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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    11h 56m
    $180–380

  2. Drive 557.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Mattooncar car 557.7 mi
    9h
    $102–147

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane JAN - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $171–569

  4. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane JAN - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 59m
    $162–532

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus, train

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JAN - IND
    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 13m
    $177–684

Jackson to Mattoon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Mattoon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 11h 56m.

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