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

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $65.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Decatur?

The distance between Ottumwa and Decatur is 275 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Decatur without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 6h 28m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ottumwa to Decatur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Decatur?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Decatur is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Ottumwa to Decatur.

Where can I stay near Decatur?

There are 20+ hotels available in Decatur.

Ottumwa to Decatur - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Decatur by train, bus, taxi, 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.

Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decaturtaxi
6h 28m
$167–264
Drive 245.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Decaturcar 245.6 mi
4h 49m
$45–65
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CID - DEC
5h 49m
$96–492
Drive to Des Moines, fly
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMcar
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
5h 58m
$114–589

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ottumwa to Decatur.

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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 train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can drive from Ottumwa to Decatur in around 4h 49m.

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