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There are 10 ways to get from Madison to Mattoon by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 17m
    $42–101

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $49–154

  3. Drive 296.8 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Mattooncar car 296.8 mi
    4h 52m
    $55–79

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MSN - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $162–552

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 36m
    $48–108

  6. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus 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
    9h 35m
    $48–111

  7. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSN - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $83–445

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $155–420

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $71–323

  10. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $67–370

Madison to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 21m.

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