Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttumwa to Kentuckyby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Kentucky

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 25m
    $88–142

  2. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 21m
    $277–452

  3. Drive  488.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Louisvillecar car 488.6 mi
    8h 33m
    $90–129

  4. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    8h 49m
    $183–886

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 16m
    $132–215

  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    13h 1m
    $94–147

  7. Bus, fly to Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 52m
    $174–705

Ottumwa to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ottumwa to Kentucky.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There