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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $58–117

  2. Drive 305.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Mattooncar car 305.1 mi
    5h 42m
    $56–81

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CMH - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $104–486

  4. Bus, train via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood 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
    9h 3m
    $58–115

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    12h 6m
    $88–197

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $117–511

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 31m
    $609–1,028

  8. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CMH - 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
    9h 39m
    $112–503

Columbus to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to Mattoon in around 5h 42m.

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