There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Mattoon by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
7h 51m$47–101Drive 139.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Mattoon139.1 mi
2h 37m$26–37Bus, train via Champaign
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
9h 1m$104–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
8h 55m$63–121
Purdue University to Mattoon by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Mattoon is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Mattoon is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Purdue University and Mattoon is 298 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Mattoon without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 51m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Purdue University to Mattoon, including transfers.
Mattoon is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:55 PM in Purdue University and 1:55 PM in Mattoon.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Mattoon is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Purdue University to Mattoon.
There are 17+ hotels available in Mattoon.
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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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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