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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    11h
    $89–151

  2. Drive 316.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Springfieldcar car 316.7 mi
    5h 54m
    $58–84

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Collinsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Collins to Springfieldbus bus
    14h 6m
    $181–341

  4. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BRL - SGF
    7h 5m
    $100–410

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    11h 20m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    9h 29m
    $164–527

Ottumwa to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Springfield via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 11h.

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