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How to get fromChicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Ottumwaby train (Amtrak), bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Ottumwa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    6h 45m
    $35–125

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IAbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to OttumwabusIndianapolis
    9h 12m
    $83–170

  3. Drive 292.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Ottumwacar292.7 mi
    5h 43m
    $54–78

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)planeORD - BRL
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Ottumwabus
    5h 51m
    $94–196

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORD - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus
    6h 54m
    $178–838

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Mt. Pleasantbus
    3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Ottumwabus
    7h 48m
    $92–375

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline, IL to Burlington, IAbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Ottumwabus
    9h 20m
    $92–376

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Ottumwa by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Ottumwa via Milwaukee & Thomas, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, IL, Burlington, IA, and Burlington in around 9h 12m.

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