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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 25m
    $193–300

  2. Drive  325.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mattooncar car 325.7 mi
    5h 25m
    $56–81

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 25m

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane GRR - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $91–387

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 50m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    9h 5m
    $175–461

Grand Rapids to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 25m.

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