What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Iowa?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Iowa?

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

How far is it from Mattoon to Iowa?

The distance between Mattoon and Iowa is 514 miles. The road distance is 383.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $70 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Iowa?

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Mattoon to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Iowa 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
11h 15m
$72–182
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane CMI - MLI
7h 21m
$69–344
Drive 381.7 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Des Moinescar 381.7 mi
7h 4m
$70–101
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DEC - MLI
7h 50m
$152–437
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 15m
$76–191

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 511.5 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Iowa. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Des Moines in around 7h 4m.

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