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How to get fromKansas City to Mattoonby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Mattoon by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Galesburg

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $125–249

  2. Drive 368.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mattooncar car 368.4 mi
    6h 12m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station 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
    10h 13m
    $81–153

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MCI - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $190–630

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    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
    12h 30m
    $166–332

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MCI - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $117–553

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $130–558

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $407–875

Kansas City to Mattoon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Mattoon. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 10h 13m.

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