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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Mattoon by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 48m
    $87–164

  2. Drive 391.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Mattooncar car 391.2 mi
    7h 36m
    $72–104

  3. Shuttle, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $252–760

  4. Shuttle, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $182–680

  5. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $174–635

Ames to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Mattoon in around 7h 36m.

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