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Ottumwa - Normal Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Ottumwa to Normal. Traveling by bus from Ottumwa to Normal usually takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance182 mi (293 km)
Shortest duration4h 45m
Cheapest price$63.00
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceBurlington Trailways
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Ottumwa to Normal?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ottumwa to Normal. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Burlington Trailways14h 45m$69.95
  • Book Burlington Trailways from Ottumwa to Normal from $63. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Ottumwa to Normal and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Normal. In Ottumwa, Burlington Trailways departs to Normal from W 2nd St & N Market St . In Normal, Burlington Trailways arrives at Bloomington .

    An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Ottumwa to Normal takes 4 hours and 45 minutes .

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 182 miles from Ottumwa to Normal. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Ottumwa to Normal.

There is usually only one bus per day from Ottumwa to Normal. It leaves the station in Ottumwa at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Ottumwa to Normal. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Ottumwa to Normal; ticket prices start at $81.00.

City Information

Normal

Normal is a town in North Bloomington, adjacent to Bloomington. The town got its unique name in 1865 from the Illinois State Normal University, a normal school that is a teacher-training institution. Normal features the Children's Discovery Museum, Illinois State University Planetarium and Carden Park for children, and the David Davis Mansion and McLean County Museum of History for history buffs. If you're interested in exploring the outdoors, you can take a walk on the Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary or Constitution Trail or play on the Ironwood Golf Course. Sports lovers can also check out the Redbird Arena, where basketball games are held.

Normal features a vibrant entertainment scene with different breweries and beer halls. You can participate in the Illinois Shakespeare Festival or watch shows at the Normal Theater. Normal also has a vineyard and wine bars, with most activities available in Uptown Normal, the micro-urban city center. The Uptown area has different entertainment venues, dining, and retail establishments.

You can visit Normal, Illinois, by train or bus. The city is accessible from many other cities by train, including Amtrak, Amtrak Texas Eagle, and Amtrak Lincoln Service. As for the bus lines, you can access the city from over 80 other cities onboard buses from Jefferson Lines, Amtrak Thruway, and Burlington Trailways.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Ottumwa?

Main departure station: W 2nd St & N Market St

Most buses depart from the main station in Ottumwa.

All bus stations in Ottumwa:

  • W 2nd St & N Market St

Where does the bus arrive in Normal?

Main arrival station: Bloomington

All buses from Ottumwa arrive at one main station in Normal.

All bus stations in Normal:

  • Bloomington

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