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How to get fromAthens to Mattoonby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Mattoon by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 53m
    $121–231

  2. Drive 569.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Mattooncar car 569.4 mi
    11h 8m
    $104–151

  3. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $183–374

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 1m
    $165–289

  5. Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATL - BMI
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $141–522

  6. Bus, fly to Indianapolis, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ATL - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 33m
    $326–1,143

  7. Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ATL - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    4. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 21m
    $201–799

Athens to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Mattoon in around 11h 8m.

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