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How to get fromKnoxville to Mattoonby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Knoxville to Mattoon by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane TYS - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 5m
    $167–577

  2. Drive 431.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Mattooncar car 431.8 mi
    8h 57m
    $79–114

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $196–304

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

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TYS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $164–542

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane TYS - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $174–592

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

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane TYS - 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 9m
    $157–569

  7. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane TYS - SPI
    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
    8h 34m
    $179–601

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Mattoon. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), take the taxi to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Carbondale Intermodal Station, and Carbondale in around 11h 52m.

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