There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
8h 36m$59–130Drive 130 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mattoon to Indianapoliscar 130 mi
2h 46m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
9h 21m$51–115Train, bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
10h 17m$58–150
Mattoon to Indianapolis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Mattoon station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Mattoon and Indianapolis is 344 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mattoon to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Mattoon to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Mattoon to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Mattoon. It is currently 3:03 PM in Mattoon and 4:03 PM in Indianapolis.
Mattoon to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Indianapolis is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Mattoon to Indianapolis.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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