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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Indianapolis
    Departure location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Ottumwa
    Destination location: Ottumwa Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Ottumwa.

Bus
Average Price$149 - $149Average Duration9h 45m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$122 - $181Average Duration13h 57m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Ottumwa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Ottumwa. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 45mAverage Duration
$149Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Indianapolis to Ottumwa: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$160
Average train trip duration13h 57m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance340 miles (548 km)

Indianapolis to Ottumwa Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Ottumwa was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $173

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

You can expect to pay from $173 to $714 for a train ticket from Indianapolis to Ottumwa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-08-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Indianapolis and Ottumwa is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Ottumwa.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Ottumwa, 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 Indianapolis and Ottumwa, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Indianapolis to Ottumwa while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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!

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

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