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How to get fromIowa City to Mattoonby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 11m
    $83–172

  2. Drive 271.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Mattooncar car 271.2 mi
    5h 16m
    $50–72

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MLI - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $86–379

  4. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $65–126

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CID - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 7m

Iowa City to Mattoon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Mattoon in around 5h 16m.

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