The average train between Elgin and Mattoon takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Mattoon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Elgin and Mattoon. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Mattoon at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Mattoon. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Mattoon station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Elgin to Mattoon train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Mattoon train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The distance between Elgin and Mattoon is 284.1 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 34m.
