What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $210 - $700.

How far is it from Mattoon to Des Moines?

The distance between Mattoon and Des Moines is 326 miles. The road distance is 383.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mattoon to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Des Moines?

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Mattoon to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Des Moines by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
5h 21m
$212–696
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 36m
$65–129
Drive 381.7 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Des Moinescar 381.7 mi
7h 4m
$70–101
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMI - DSM
6h 4m
$140–622

Mattoon to Des Moines by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Champaign-Urbana and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 36m.

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