What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge is to train and bus via St. Louis which costs $100 - $240 and takes 24h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge is to train and fly which takes 11h 28m and costs $110 - $490.

How far is it from Mattoon to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Mattoon and Baton Rouge is 845 miles. The road distance is 723.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Baton Rouge without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 54m and costs $160 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge?

It takes approximately 18h 54m to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Baton Rouge?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Baton Rouge is 724 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Mattoon to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 236+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

Mattoon to Baton Rouge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Baton Rouge by train, bus, car, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCity of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus StationGreyhound US1173 / ...
18h 54m
$166–338
Train, bus via St. Louis
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
24h 41m
$104–240
Drive 719.4 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Baton Rouge719.4 mi
12h 1m
$132–190
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)CMI - BTR
11h 28m
$113–482
Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)BMI - BTR
14h 30m
$108–501

Mattoon to Baton Rouge by train and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 54mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840 mi
Duration: 18h 54m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Baton Rouge. However, you can take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, walk to New Orleans Bus Station, then take the bus to Baton Rouge Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 41m.

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