What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to St. Louis is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to St. Louis is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Mattoon to St. Louis?

The distance between Mattoon and St. Louis is 233 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to St. Louis without a car is to train and bus via Carbondale which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Mattoon to St. Louis, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to St. Louis is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Mattoon to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 535+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Mattoon to St. Louis - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to St. Louis by 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.

Train, bus via Carbondale
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
5h 7m
$49–131
Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to St. Louiscar 127.9 mi
2h 10m
$24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 11m
$35–67
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
6h 31m
$60–139

Mattoon to St. Louis by train and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 232 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to St. Louis. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, then take the bus to St Louis Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to St Louis Bus Station via Champaign-Urbana and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 5h 11m.

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