There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Matteson by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
4h 14m$60–284Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Matteson, ILbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
8h 55m$100–148Drive 324.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Mattesoncar 324.3 mi
5h 29m$60–86Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Mattesontrain
3h 47m$75–364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train Me
10h 14m$128–206
Des Moines to Matteson by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Matteson is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Matteson is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $75 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Matteson. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Matteson, IL via Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Des Moines and Matteson is 352 miles. The road distance is 326.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Matteson without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Des Moines to Matteson, including transfers.
Des Moines to Matteson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Matteson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Matteson is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Des Moines to Matteson.
There are 107+ hotels available in Matteson.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Matteson, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Matteson, IL via Chicago Bus Station and Downtown Chicago in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Matteson
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Matteson, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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