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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chico to Mattoon by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeSMF - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi
    12h 15m
    $280–859

  2. Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 21m
    $194–449

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Champaignbus
    5. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 1h
    $275–609

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 7h

  5. Drive 2,064.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Mattooncar2,064.4 mi
    32h 20m
    $377–545

  6. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeSMF - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 6m
    $201–768

  7. Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 13m
    $214–889

Chico to Mattoon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chico to Mattoon. However, you can take the train to Sacramento, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Decatur Airport (DEC), then take the taxi to Mattoon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, Champaign, and Champaign-Urbana in around 2d 1h.

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