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Trip Summary
There are 2 daily trains from Ottumwa to Naperville. Traveling by train from Ottumwa to Naperville usually takes around 6 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak California Zephyr train can make the trip in 4 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 226 mi (364 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 37m |
| Lowest price | $35.89 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
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Which train should you take from Ottumwa to Naperville?
2 train services operate from Ottumwa to Naperville. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 9h 21m | $76.37 |
| Amtrak California Zephyr | 1 | 4h 37m | $41.87 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Ottumwa to Naperville every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $57.
Amtrak’s California Zephyr travels over 2,400 miles to connect Chicago to the San Francisco area. The full journey takes over 50 hours, so many passengers upgrade to a sleeper cabin for added privacy and comfort. The Zephyr is one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes, and the sightseer lounge’s panoramic windows offer the best views of the Rockies, the Sierra Nevadas, and the Great Salt Lake along the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ottumwa and Naperville is approximately 226 miles, or 364 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Ottumwa to Naperville tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ottumwa at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Ottumwa twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Naperville faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Naperville to Ottumwa.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ottumwa?
Main departure station: 210 W Main St
There is one train station in Ottumwa.
All train stations in Ottumwa:
210 W Main St
Where is the train station in Naperville?
Main arrival station: 105 E Fourth Ave
Naperville has one train station.
Train stations in Naperville:
105 E Fourth Ave
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