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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeEWR - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 7m
    $93–417

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    24h 3m
    $130–237

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    26h 5m
    $180–1,234

  4. Drive 821.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Mattooncar821.1 mi
    14h 43m
    $150–217

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 27m
    $111–556

  6. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    28h 31m
    $126–280

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    32h 15m
    $203–583

Newark to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration24h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 5m.

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