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How to get fromClare to Mattoonby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Clare to Mattoon by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clare to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $145–306

  2. Drive 424.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clare to Mattooncar car 424.8 mi
    7h 8m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Clare to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 30m
    $159–246

  4. Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Clare to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $149–433

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Clare to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 38m
    $116–241

  6. Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Clare to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MBS - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 30m
    $142–448

  7. Drive to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Clare to Muskegon (MKG)car car
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $189–326

  8. Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Clare to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MBS - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $139–441

Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 473 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Clare, MI, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Clare to Mattoon. However, you can take the taxi to Clare, take the bus to East Lansing, MI, walk to East Lansing Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clare to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Clare, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 12h 30m.

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