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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 34m
    $61–127

  2. Drive 194.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Mattooncar car 194.5 mi
    3h 59m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $58–100

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 41m
    $72–322

Elgin to Mattoon by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 34m.

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