There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Mattoon by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Champaign
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 18m$49–161Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Mattooncar 130.6 mi
2h 44m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
9h 17m$59–321Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
9h 22m$66–140
Indianapolis to Mattoon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Mattoon is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Mattoon is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Mattoon is 347 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Mattoon without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 8h 18m and costs $45 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Indianapolis to Mattoon, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Mattoon is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:02 PM in Indianapolis and 1:02 PM in Mattoon.
Indianapolis to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Mattoon is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Indianapolis to Mattoon.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $22–90
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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