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How to get fromMattoon to IowaBy train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 36m
    $75–147

  2. Drive 381.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Des Moinescar car 381.7 mi
    7h 4m
    $70–101

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DEC - MLI
    5h 46m
    $147–427

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMI - MLI
    7h 26m
    $72–350

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 28m

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, 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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