There are 9 ways to get from Ottumwa to Lapeer by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtraktrain Blue Water
12h 4m$145–324Drive 554.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Lapeercar 554.2 mi
10h 2m$102–147Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 6m$160–294Bus to Des Moines, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DSM - FNT
9h 28m$186–744Bus
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrakbus
15h 38m$171–268Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MLI - FNT
10h 17m$241–606Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane BRL - FNT
7h 17m$108–416Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
10h 29m$151–495Bus to Des Moines, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrakbus
11h 30m$192–931
Ottumwa to Lapeer by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Lapeer is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Lapeer is to drive and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Lapeer. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Lapeer Amtrak via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Lapeer. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Lapeer Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Lapeer is 555 miles. The road distance is 557.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Lapeer without a car is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Ottumwa to Lapeer, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Lapeer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Lapeer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Lapeer is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Lapeer, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Lapeer Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Lapeer Amtrak via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ottumwa to Lapeer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Lapeer is 1h ahead of Ottumwa. It is currently 6:31 PM in Ottumwa and 7:31 PM in Lapeer.
Ottumwa to Lapeer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Lapeer is 557 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Ottumwa to Lapeer.
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