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How to get fromBuffalo to Mattoonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Mattoon by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BUF - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $114–475

  2. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane BUF - BMI
    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
    10h 52m
    $106–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    16h 7m
    $387–734

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus 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
    16h 53m
    $111–201

  5. Drive  625.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Mattooncar car 625.9 mi
    11h 16m
    $115–165

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 20m
    $259–467

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $272–460

  8. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane BUF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $117–481

Buffalo to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 7m.

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