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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    $59–130
  2. Drive 130 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Indianapoliscar car 130 mi
    2h 46m
    $24–35
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    9h 21m
    $51–115
  4. Train, bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    10h 17m
    $58–150

Mattoon to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 21m.

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