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

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Gary is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Gary is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Mattoon to Gary?

The distance between Mattoon and Gary is 205 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mattoon to Gary without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Mattoon to Gary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Gary is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Mattoon to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 133+ hotels available in Gary.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Gary 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
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
4h 47m
$35–73
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-UrbanaSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 46m
$34–148
Drive 181.3 mi
1. Drive from Mattoon to Gary181.3 mi
3h 2m
$34–48
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
4h 10m
$144–368
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
5h 11m
$61–263

Mattoon to Gary by train and bus

21Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 4h 47m.

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