There are 3 ways to get from Mattoon to Kentucky by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
7h 26m$53–111Drive 203.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mattoon to Louisvillecar 203.1 mi
4h 43m$38–54Train, bus via Speedway
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus
9h 32m$79–211
Mattoon to Kentucky by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Kentucky is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Kentucky is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Mattoon and Kentucky is 281 miles. The road distance is 204.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mattoon to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Mattoon to Kentucky, including transfers.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Mattoon. It is currently 12:34 AM in Mattoon and 1:34 AM in Kentucky.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Kentucky is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Mattoon to Kentucky.
There are 577+ hotels available in Kentucky.
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 Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Louisville in around 4h 43m.
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
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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