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

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 23m
    $109–273

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus 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
    10h 8m
    $56–125

  3. Drive  407 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Mattooncar car 407 mi
    7h 35m
    $75–108

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $96–491

  5. Bus, train via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $79–129

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $174–577

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - 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 45m
    $104–506

Detroit to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 23m.

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