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How to get fromElkhart to Mattoonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    6h 46m
    $48–114

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 7m
    $35–123

  3. Drive 254 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Mattooncar254 mi
    4h 32m
    $47–67

  4. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi
    6h 28m
    $158–444

  5. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 20m
    $79–339

Elkhart to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 46m.

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