What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Peoria?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Peoria is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Peoria?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Peoria is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Peoria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Peoria station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Peoria Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Peoria?

The distance between Ottumwa and Peoria is 165 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Peoria without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Peoria without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Peoria?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ottumwa to Peoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Peoria bus from?

Ottumwa to Peoria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Peoria bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Peoria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Galesburg station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Peoria?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Peoria is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ottumwa to Peoria.

Where can I stay near Peoria?

There are 123+ hotels available in Peoria.

Ottumwa to Peoria - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ottumwa to Peoria by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 26m
$52–99
Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Peoriacar 167.2 mi
3h 14m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30m
$33–56

Ottumwa to Peoria by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Peoria Amtrak Station via Galesburg and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 4h 30m.

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