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How to get fromAppleton to Mattoonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to Mattoon by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $208–305

  2. Drive  371 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Mattooncar car 371 mi
    6h 23m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $159–236

  4. Fly Appleton International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ATW - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 27m
    $101–400

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $108–163

  6. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane GRB - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $186–500

  7. Fly Appleton International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ATW - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $109–415

  8. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane GRB - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 2m
    $194–515

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Mattoon. However, you can take the taxi to Oshkosh, take the bus to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 27m.

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