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How to get fromAtlanta to Mattoonby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal StationbusFlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    11h 28m
    $62–114

  2. Drive 528.1 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Mattooncar528.1 mi
    9h 36m
    $97–140

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 20m
    $90–422

  4. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeATL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 59m
    $80–376

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeATL - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 45m
    $286–634

Atlanta to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Atlanta to Mattoon in around 9h 36m.

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