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How to get fromAlton to Mattoonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Mattoon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 29m
    $84–134

  2. Drive  125.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Mattooncar car 125.8 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 10m
    $86–123

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $113–187

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  • Distance: 203.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alton to Mattoon. However, you can take the taxi to Alton Station, take the train to Springfield, walk to Washington & 4th, take the line 4 bus to Transfer Center Stop C, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Mattoon Amtrak Station via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 7h 10m.

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