What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $230 - $800.

How far is it from Mattoon to Des Moines?

The distance between Mattoon and Des Moines is 326 miles. The road distance is 383.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $65 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Mattoon to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Des Moines is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Mattoon to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 245+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Mattoon to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
5h 54m
$232–796
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
11h 10m
$65–172
Drive 381.7 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Des Moinescar 381.7 mi
7h 4m
$70–101
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMI - DSM
7h 16m
$139–703
Train, bus via Champaign
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
12h 10m
$69–180

Mattoon to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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