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How to get fromJefferson City to Mattoonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Mattoon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $81–191

  2. Drive  249.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Mattooncar car 249.8 mi
    4h 24m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $73–126

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane COU - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $166–496

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 23m
    $83–175

Jefferson City to Mattoon by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jefferson City to Mattoon. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 9h 41m.

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