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How to get fromMattoon to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mattoon to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 47m
    $245–386

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    9h 56m
    $73–143

  3. Drive  406.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mattoon to Detroitcar car 406.2 mi
    7h 36m
    $75–108

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CMI - DTW
    7h 54m
    $115–532

  5. Train, bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 11m
    $94–147

  6. 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    8h 3m
    $220–449

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DEC - DTW
    9h 16m
    $123–538

Mattoon to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 47m.

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