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How to get fromMattoon to Kentuckyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Kentucky by train, bus, 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 to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 41m
    $71–134

  2. Drive 203.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Louisvillecar car 203.1 mi
    4h 42m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    $54–119

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    7h
    $84–134

Mattoon to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Kentucky. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis, then take the bus to Louisville Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Louisville in around 4h 42m.

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