Trains tickets from Chicago, IL to Ottumwa, IA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Chicago to Ottumwa: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$81
Average train trip duration4h 57m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:40am
Distance254 miles (409 km)
Latest train departure2:00pm

Chicago to Ottumwa Trains

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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12/22
$85
12/23
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12/26
$77
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Ottumwa was searched and found on Dec 26, 2024 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $395 for a train ticket from Chicago to Ottumwa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2024-12-26.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Ottumwa you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Ottumwa, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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