What is the cheapest way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa?

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa?

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $65.

How far is it from Decatur to Ottumwa?

The distance between Decatur and Ottumwa is 276 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

How do I travel from Decatur to Ottumwa without a car?

The best way to get from Decatur to Ottumwa without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Ottumwa?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Decatur to Ottumwa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Ottumwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Ottumwa is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Decatur to Ottumwa.

Where can I stay near Ottumwa?

There are seven+ hotels available in Ottumwa.

Decatur to Ottumwa - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to Ottumwa by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Springfield
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
6h 11m
Drive 245.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Ottumwa245.9 mi
4h 48m
$45–65
Fly to Des Moines, bus
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)DEC - DSM
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa
8h 40m
$208–895
Taxi, train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Station
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normal
3. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Galesburg
4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
7h 22m
$144–260
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Station
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normal
3. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Ottumwa
8h 33m
$144–220
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)DEC - CID
2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Mt. Pleasant
3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Ottumwa
9h 23m
$118–432

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decatur to Ottumwa.

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Ottumwa. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Ottumwa Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Decatur to Ottumwa in around 4h 48m.

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