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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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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 City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    10h 45m
    $89–137

  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 Springfieldbus bus
    13h 41m
    $260–404

  4. Bus to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    8h 35m
    $197–853

  5. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MLI - SGF
    9h 22m
    $267–640

  6. 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 17m
    $95–420

  7. 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 30m
    $220–565

Ottumwa to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 10h 45m.

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