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How to get fromSpringfield to Mattoonby bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Mattoon by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 8m
    $69–159

  2. Drive 343 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Mattooncar343 mi
    5h 40m
    $63–91

  3. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeSGF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi
    7h 38m
    $171–489

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 13m
    $65–105

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 29m
    $82–198

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeSGF - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 52m
    $92–391

Springfield to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Mattoon in around 5h 40m.

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