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How to get fromCharleston to Dixonby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Dixon by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Dixontaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $182–308

  2. Drive 202.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Dixoncar car 202.9 mi
    4h 3m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 37m
    $141–274

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 52m
    $114–213

  5. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 37m
    $122–182

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  • Distance: 295.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Dixon, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Dixon via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 8h 37m.

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