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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Gary by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 52m
    $65–126

  2. Drive 181.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Garycar car 181.3 mi
    3h 4m
    $34–48

  3. Train, bus

    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 Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    $61–124

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 20m
    $71–285

Mattoon to Gary by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 52m.

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