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

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There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Mattoon by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane TYS - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $257–747

  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
    $203–314

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    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 17m
    $184–670

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 Decatur Airport (DEC), then take the taxi to Mattoon. 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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