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 9m.

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 9m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Mattoon to St. Louis?

The distance between Mattoon and St. Louis is 229 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 which takes 5h 11m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 9m to drive from Mattoon to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 437+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-UrbanaSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 11m
$34–65
Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to St. Louis127.9 mi
2h 9m
$24–34
Train, bus via Carbondale
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to CarbondaleSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. LouisAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 12m
$31–62
Train, bus via Bloomington
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
6h 31m
$43–120

Mattoon to St. Louis by train and bus

19Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mattoon to St. Louis.

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Distance: 227.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the bus to St Louis Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to St. Louis via Carbondale and Carbondale in around 5h 12m.

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