What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Lexington?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Lexington is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Lexington?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Lexington is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Mattoon to Lexington?

The distance between Mattoon and Lexington is 318 miles. The road distance is 283.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Lexington?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Mattoon to Lexington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mattoon and Lexington?

Lexington is 1h ahead of Mattoon. It is currently 5:29 AM in Mattoon and 6:29 AM in Lexington.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Lexington?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Lexington is 283 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Mattoon to Lexington.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 114+ hotels available in Lexington.

Mattoon to Lexington - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mattoon to Lexington by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DEC - LEX
7h 3m
$162–467
Drive 281.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to Lexingtoncar 281.8 mi
6h 11m
$52–75
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus
5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
16h 5m
$162–242
Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CMI - LEX
9h 28m
$74–362
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington, drive
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar
8h 40m
$113–570
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
8h 20m
$117–629
Train, bus, drive via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
16h 18m
$84–126
Train, bus, taxi, drive
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Paoli Walmartbus
5. Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi
6. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
18h 10m
$198–340
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus
3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
18h 25m
$204–439

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mattoon to Lexington.

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Distance: 316.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Lexington. However, you can take the taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), walk to Terminal @ Bluegrass Field, take the line 8 bus to Transit Center, then take the line 3 bus to Centre Parkway @ 1349. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Lexington via Carbondale, Carbondale, St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Corydon, IN, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 16h 5m.

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