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How to get fromOttumwa to Milwaukeeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Ottumwa to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    8h 1m
    $199–312

  2. Drive  332.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Milwaukeecar car 332.3 mi
    6h 26m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    11h 25m
    $103–150

  4. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 40m
    $119–176

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    9h 24m
    $182–263

  6. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $122–509

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    9h 4m
    $762–1,248

  8. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 40m
    $164–633

  9. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 48m
    $231–506

Ottumwa to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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