The average train between Pontiac and Mattoon takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontiac 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 Pontiac and Mattoon. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontiac is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Mattoon at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontiac to Mattoon. However, there are services departing from Pontiac station and arriving at Mattoon station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Pontiac to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Station.
Pontiac to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mattoon Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Pontiac and Mattoon is 157 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m.