There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to Mattoon by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 33m$32–59Drive 169.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Mattooncar 169.9 mi
3h 26m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
7h 12m$82–192
Galesburg to Mattoon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Mattoon is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Mattoon is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Galesburg station to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Galesburg and Mattoon is 181 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Mattoon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Galesburg to Mattoon, including transfers.
Galesburg to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Mattoon is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Galesburg to Mattoon.
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What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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