There are 3 ways to get from Mattoon to Kewanee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kewanee Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
6h 35m$41–122Drive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mattoon to Kewaneecar 171.9 mi
3h 43m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kewanee Stationtrain
8h 38m
Mattoon to Kewanee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Kewanee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Kewanee is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Mattoon station to Kewanee station. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Kewanee Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Mattoon and Kewanee is 305 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mattoon to Kewanee without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Mattoon to Kewanee, including transfers.
Mattoon to Kewanee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Mattoon to Kewanee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Kewanee is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Mattoon to Kewanee.
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What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Kewanee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Kewanee Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kewanee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kewanee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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