What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Mattoon and Cedar Rapids is 334 miles. The road distance is 298.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Cedar Rapids is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 58+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

Mattoon to Cedar Rapids - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa City
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
10h 22m
Drive 296.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids296.6 mi
5h 50m
$55–79
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)DEC - CID
6h 48m
$157–437
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)CMI - CID
7h 5m
$69–343
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
8h 1m
$66–340

Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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6h 54mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids.

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Distance: 332.1 mi
Duration: 10h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Burlington, take the bus to Iowa City, then take the bus to GTC Bay 9. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Cedar Rapids in around 5h 50m.

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