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There are 9 ways to get from Mattoon to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 5m
    $79–168

  2. Drive 295.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Madisoncar car 295.9 mi
    4h 59m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 31m
    $91–196

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CMI - MSN
    6h 50m
    $99–513

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    8h 21m
    $79–163

  6. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 6m
    $84–144

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    7h 28m
    $108–510

  8. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 21m
    $86–386

  9. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DEC - MSN
    8h 11m
    $107–520

Mattoon to Madison by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Madison. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 8h 31m.

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