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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Mattoonby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Mattoon by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHL - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $145–656

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 33m
    $133–255

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    25h 17m
    $328–1,256

  4. Drive 770.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Mattooncar car 770.6 mi
    13h 44m
    $141–204

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $203–501

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $180–348

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PHL - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $158–663

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, bus, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $165–936

  9. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 48m
    $198–335

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    31h 27m
    $389–808

Philadelphia to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 17m.

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