There are 2 ways to get from Mattoon to Athens by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Athens is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Athens is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $17 - $25.
The distance between Mattoon and Athens is 145 miles. The road distance is 93.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mattoon to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Mattoon to Athens, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Athens is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Mattoon to Athens.
There are 59+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Athens, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Athens. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Athens. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Athens in around 1h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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