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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mattoonby plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mattoon by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Decatur Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane LAX - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $248–613

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LAX - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $180–666

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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
    46h 28m
    $344–643

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2d
    $763–1,636

  5. Drive 1,936.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mattooncar car 1,936.2 mi
    30h 53m
    $354–511

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $198–691

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $275–518

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $207–787

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    2d 14h
    $880–1,750

Los Angeles to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,729.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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