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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pontiac to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 6m
    $152–319

  2. Drive 428.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Mattooncar car 428.7 mi
    7h 20m
    $79–113

  3. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $161–233

  4. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane FNT - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $125–439

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 57m
    $97–207

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $109–466

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $202–611

  8. Train to Detroit, fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 49m
    $112–483

Pontiac to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 6m.

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