There are 3 ways to get from Ottumwa to Macomb by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h 12m$65–137Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Macombcar 122.2 mi
2h 36m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h 16m$46–94
Ottumwa to Macomb by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Macomb is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Macomb is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Macomb station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Macomb Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Macomb is 206 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Macomb without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Ottumwa to Macomb, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
Ottumwa to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Macomb is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Ottumwa to Macomb.
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What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Macomb Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 4h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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