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How to get fromPurdue University to Mattoonby bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Mattoon by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    7h 51m
    $47–101
  2. Drive 139.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Mattooncar139.1 mi
    2h 37m
    $26–37
  3. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 1m
    $104–147
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationtrainSaluki / ...
    8h 55m
    $63–121

Purdue University to Mattoon by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m.

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