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There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Atlanta by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    11h 32m
    $59–121

  2. Drive 526.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mattoon to Atlantacar car 526.9 mi
    9h 38m
    $97–139

  3. Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BMI - ATL
    7h 16m
    $80–365

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    7h 44m
    $108–475

  5. Train, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane STL - ATL
    8h 44m
    $248–562

Mattoon to Atlanta by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Atlanta. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, then take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Atlanta in around 9h 38m.

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