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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $56–114

  2. Drive 202.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Mattooncar car 202.6 mi
    4h 43m
    $37–54

  3. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SDF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $172–543

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SDF - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $99–456

Louisville to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Mattoon in around 4h 43m.

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