There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Ottumwa by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 29m$76–137Drive 205.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Ottumwacar 205.3 mi
4h 25m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 11m$151–312Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 15m$60–97
Springfield to Ottumwa by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Galesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Springfield and Ottumwa is 236 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Ottumwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Springfield to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Springfield to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Ottumwa is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Galesburg in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Galesburg to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Springfield to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Ottumwa is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Springfield to Ottumwa.
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