IA → IL · about 253 miles
Ottumwa to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Ottumwa to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 32 minutes; every train leaves at 9:07 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 32m
- Leaves at
- 9:07 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:07 AM | 2:39 PM | 5h 32m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ottumwa Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Ottumwa
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Ottumwa
Questions
How long is the train from Ottumwa to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from Ottumwa to Chicago?
Every departure is at 9:07 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Ottumwa to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Ottumwa?
Trains to Chicago leave from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.