There are 3 ways to get from Joliet to Mattoon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 38m$46–117Drive 159.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Mattooncar 159.3 mi
2h 51m$30–42Line 834 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th Stbus 834
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 19m$59–89
Joliet to Mattoon by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Mattoon is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Mattoon is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Joliet and Mattoon is 215 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Mattoon without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Joliet to Mattoon, including transfers.
Joliet to Mattoon train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to Mattoon train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Mattoon is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Joliet to Mattoon.
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What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Mattoon Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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