There are 3 ways to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
10h 9m$72–216Drive 277.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dellscar 277.6 mi
5h 55m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Ottumwa to Bloomington/Normalbus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Wisconsin Dellsbus
14h 28m$147–247
Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Wisconsin Dells is 476 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs $70 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs $70 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 14h 28m.
Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells via Bloomington/Normal, Uptown Station, O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Cumberland, Chicago, and Wisconsin Dells in around 14h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Ottumwa to Bloomington/Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–70
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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