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

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Evanston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Evanston is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Mattoon and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Mattoon station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Mattoon to Evanston?

The distance between Mattoon and Evanston is 186 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mattoon to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $27 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Mattoon to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mattoon to Evanston train from?

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

Where does the Mattoon to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mattoon to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Evanston is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Mattoon to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Evanston.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Evanston 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 / ...
4h 22m
$27–70
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 / ...
6h 2m
$33–73
Drive 193.7 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Evanston193.7 mi
3h 26m
$36–52
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
4h 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
4h 58m
$54–257

Mattoon to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

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

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