The average train between Mattoon and Pontiac takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Mattoon to Pontiac. 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 twice daily between Mattoon and Pontiac. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mattoon is at 9:33 AM which arrives into Pontiac at 3:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mattoon to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Mattoon station and arriving at Pontiac station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Mattoon to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Mattoon to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Station.
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The distance between Mattoon and Pontiac is 157 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Pontiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 5m.
