The average train between Mattoon and Joliet takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Mattoon to Joliet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Mattoon and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mattoon is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Joliet at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mattoon to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Mattoon station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Mattoon to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Mattoon to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet station.
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The distance between Mattoon and Joliet is 228.4 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 5h 22m.