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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mattoon to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, 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
    $69–201

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 41m
    $58–160

  3. Drive 406.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mattoon to Detroitcar car 406.2 mi
    7h 37m
    $75–108

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DEC - DTW
    8h 34m
    $157–467

  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 41m
    $75–185

  6. 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
    8h 27m
    $74–364

Mattoon to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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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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