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

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $130 - $350.

Is there a direct train between Mattoon and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Mattoon to Chicago?

The distance between Mattoon and Chicago is 174 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $26 - $70.

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

The train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Mattoon to Chicago train from?

Mattoon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.

Where does the Mattoon to Chicago train arrive?

Mattoon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Chicago is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Mattoon to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Mattoon to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

Mattoon to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
3h 27m
$26–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-UrbanaSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 36m
$31–70
Drive 183.2 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Chicago183.2 mi
3h 4m
$34–49
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 2m
$137–350
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
3h 58m
$54–257

Mattoon to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.6 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–70 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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