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How to get fromOttumwa to Springfieldby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Springfield by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $78–137

  2. Drive 205.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Springfieldcar car 205.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m
    $59–96

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 27m
    $152–313

Ottumwa to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Springfield via Galesburg and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 27m.

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