There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Decatur by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
7h 25m$45–85Drive 245.6 mi
- Drive from Ottumwa to Decaturcar 245.6 mi
4h 49m$45–65Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
8h 13m$170–803Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 52m$80–144
Ottumwa to Decatur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Decatur is 305 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Ottumwa to Decatur, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Decatur is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Ottumwa to Decatur.
Book your Ottumwa to Decatur bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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