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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    10h 26m
    $70–162

  2. Drive 234.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Mattooncar234.9 mi
    4h 28m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 46m
    $76–448

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeCVG - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi
    7h 16m
    $186–632

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 28m
    $72–209

  6. Bus, train via Homewood

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    13h 47m
    $76–189

  7. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeCVG - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 59m
    $102–536

Cincinnati to Mattoon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 46m.

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