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How to get fromOttumwa to Wisconsin Dellsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    10h 9m
    $147–313

  2. Drive 277.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dellscar car 277.6 mi
    5h 51m
    $51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    13h 53m
    $95–175

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    10h 24m
    $207–974

Ottumwa to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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 Bus Stop to Wisconsin Dells via Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Wisconsin Dells in around 13h 53m.

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