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 13m and costs $110 - $500.

How far is it from Mattoon to Baton Rouge?

The distance between Mattoon and Baton Rouge is 741 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 11h 13m 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 9m to drive from Mattoon to Baton Rouge.

Where can I stay near Baton Rouge?

There are 183+ hotels available in Baton Rouge.

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

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

Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane CMI - BTR
11h 13m
$113–492
Train, bus via St. Louis
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
24h 41m
$104–235
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
18h 54m
$165–332
Drive 719.4 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Baton Rougecar 719.4 mi
12h 9m
$132–190
Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane BMI - BTR
13h 51m
$108–482

Mattoon to Baton Rouge by train and bus

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18h 54mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.6 mi
Duration: 11h 13m

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 Champaign-Urbana, take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), walk to Baton Rouge Airport, take the line 54 bus to Scotland @ Swan - S, then take the line 10 bus to CATS Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and New Orleans Bus Station in around 18h 54m.

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