What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mattoon?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mattoon is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Mattoon?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mattoon is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Mattoon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Chicago to Mattoon?

The distance between Chicago and Mattoon is 174 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Mattoon without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Mattoon without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $26 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Mattoon?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Mattoon train from?

Chicago to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where does the Chicago to Mattoon train arrive?

Chicago to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Mattoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Mattoon is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Chicago to Mattoon.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Mattoon?

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Where can I stay near Mattoon?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mattoon.

Chicago to Mattoon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
3h 17m
$26–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
4h 28m
$28–110
Drive 182.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Mattoon182.7 mi
3h 3m
$34–49
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoon
3h 56m
$138–385
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
4h 40m
$58–290

Chicago to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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