What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Mattoon?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Mattoon is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Mattoon?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Mattoon is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Lexington to Mattoon?

The distance between Lexington and Mattoon is 365 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Mattoon?

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Lexington to Mattoon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Mattoon?

Mattoon is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 1:15 AM in Lexington and 12:15 AM in Mattoon.

Can I drive from Lexington to Mattoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Mattoon is 283 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Lexington to Mattoon.

Where can I stay near Mattoon?

There are 21+ hotels available in Mattoon.

Lexington to Mattoon - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus, train
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 59m
$68–133
Drive 280.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Mattooncar 280.9 mi
6h 13m
$52–75
Fly Blue Grass Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane LEX - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 3m
$124–605
Drive, bus, train via Speedway
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 40m
$88–230
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 55m
$124–499
Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 49m
$225–510
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 57m
$119–517

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

42Weekly Planes

7h 43mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Mattoon.

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Distance: 362.6 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Mattoon. However, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Lexington to Mattoon in around 6h 13m.

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