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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 (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    11h 27m
    $89–148
  2. Drive 203.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Louisvillecar car 203.1 mi
    4h 43m
    $38–54
  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 46m
    $101–233
  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    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
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 6m
    $74–148

Mattoon to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h 46m.

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