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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 Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 26m
    $60–149

  2. Drive 234.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Mattooncar car 234.9 mi
    4h 30m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 46m
    $69–218

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CVG - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $186–682

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $67–159

  6. Bus, train via Homewood

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    13h 47m
    $74–184

  7. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CVG - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 4m
    $102–584

Cincinnati to Mattoon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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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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