There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Ottumwa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 45m$42–87Drive 245.9 mi
- Drive from Decatur to Ottumwacar 245.9 mi
4h 49m$45–65Fly, bus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
9h 11m$180–854Bus, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 50m$78–152
Decatur to Ottumwa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Decatur and Ottumwa is 306 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Decatur to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Decatur to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Ottumwa is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Decatur to Ottumwa.
Book your Decatur to Ottumwa bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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