There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Decatur by bus, taxi, car, or train
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from Bloomington-Normal to Decaturtaxi
5h 17m$153–222Drive 245.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Decaturcar 245.6 mi
4h 49m$45–65Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decaturtaxi
6h 28m$167–253Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
6h 32m$131–191
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $65.
The distance between Ottumwa and Decatur is 253 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 17m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ottumwa to Decatur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Decatur is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Ottumwa to Decatur.
There are 19+ hotels available in Decatur.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ottumwa to Decatur. However, you can take the bus to Bloomington-Normal then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can drive from Ottumwa to Decatur in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Red Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-827-9707
CiRyde
- Phone
- +1 309-828-0123
- Website
- ciryde.com
A Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-732-8294
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