Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Ottumwa, IA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: April 20 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: April 20 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 20 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: April 20 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Ottumwa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance254 miles (409 km)

Chicago to Ottumwa Bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Ottumwa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $128 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Ottumwa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-04-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Ottumwa!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Ottumwa, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Ottumwa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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