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How to get fromSouth Bend to Ottumwaby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 2m
    $117–244

  2. Drive 358.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Ottumwacar car 358.7 mi
    6h 59m
    $66–95

  3. Train, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Ottumwacar car
    7h 2m
    $98–210

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    8h 2m
    $120–232

South Bend to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 2m.

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