There are 7 ways to get from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
best- Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 8m$104–150Drive 289.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 289.8 mi
5h 44m$53–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 32m$159–245Bus
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
8h 35m$78–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)289.8 mi
5h 44mBus to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
5h 33m$126–593Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
6h 16m$216–470
Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at O'Hare International Terminal 2 via Uptown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at O'Hare via Jackson-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Ottumwa and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 265 miles. The road distance is 291.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.
Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to O'Hare International Terminal 2 via Bloomington-Normal and Uptown Station in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Ottumwa to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 306+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottumwa and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.