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How to get fromMattoon to Lexingtonby train, bus, car, taxi or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mattoon to Lexington by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    9h 3m
    $96–192

  2. Drive 281.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Lexingtoncar281.8 mi
    6h 9m
    $52–75

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeDEC - LEX
    9h 44m
    $237–877

  4. 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)planeCMI - LEX
    8h 58m
    $144–784

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeORD - LEX
    9h 16m
    $131–723

  6. 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)planeMDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    8h 14m
    $124–729

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Lexington Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Lexington in around 6h 9m.

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