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

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There are 7 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 train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 53m
    $107–196

  2. Drive 281.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Lexingtoncar car 281.8 mi
    6h 11m
    $52–75

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    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 Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 23m
    $121–233

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

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DEC - LEX
    9h 22m
    $162–467

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CMI - LEX
    8h
    $79–373

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    8h 20m
    $124–643

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

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    9h 42m
    $77–354

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest 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 Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Chicago, take the bus to Lexington Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Lexington via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 14h 23m.

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