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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottumwa to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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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
    $119–244

  2. Drive 332.3 mi

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

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, 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 29m
    $83–179

  4. 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 22m
    $126–215

  5. Train, 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 9m
    $697–1,192

Ottumwa to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest 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.

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