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

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  1. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    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
    5h 11m
    $195–485

  2. Drive 381.7 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    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 41m
    $73–140

  4. 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
    6h 24m
    $152–427

  5. 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 40m
    $80–343

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then take the taxi to Cedar Rapids. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Des Moines in around 9h 41m.

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