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How to get fromMattoon to Milwaukeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Mattoon to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle KbusMilwaukee
    5h 7m
    $101–218

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeetrainHiawatha Service / ...
    5h 56m
    $49–106

  3. Drive 270.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mattoon to Milwaukeecar270.9 mi
    4h 38m
    $50–72

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    5h 40m
    $159–390

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    7h 21m
    $51–140

  6. Train, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeORD - MKE
    6h 55m
    $292–724

  7. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    6h 36m
    $76–297

Mattoon to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Water & Chicago - Circle K once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 56m.

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