What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Mattoon to Fort Wayne?

The distance between Mattoon and Fort Wayne is 293 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Fort Wayne without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mattoon and Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Mattoon. It is currently 12:22 PM in Mattoon and 1:22 PM in Fort Wayne.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Fort Wayne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Fort Wayne is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Mattoon to Fort Wayne.

Where can I stay near Fort Wayne?

There are 73+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.

Mattoon to Fort Wayne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mattoon to Fort Wayne by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
7h 59m
$53–132
Train, bus via Chicago #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INChicago
9h 32m
$45–123
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
10h 48m
$54–164
Drive 254 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Fort Wayne254 mi
4h 51m
$47–67
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)DEC - FWA
6h 45m
$185–470
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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)CMI - FWA
5h 37m
$102–377
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)ORD - FWA
6h 50m
$99–366

Mattoon to Fort Wayne by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Fort Wayne. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Fort Wayne, IN, walk to Central Station - Bay A, then take the line 8 bus to Coldwater at Northeast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Glenbrook Square via Chicago Union Station, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Elkhart Transit Center, Walmart Goshen, Goshen, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 10h 48m.

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