Train Chicago to Ottumwa: Trip Overview
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Based on 5056 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $41.00
Chicago to Ottumwa Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Ottumwa was searched and found on Apr 15, 2025 with a price of $48To 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 $48 to $345 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 $51 which is on 2025-04-21.
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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!
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Ottumwa?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Chicago and Ottumwa is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $60 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $41. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Ottumwa, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Ottumwa in about 4h 57m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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