What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Aurora?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Aurora is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Aurora?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Aurora is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Mattoon and Aurora?

No, there is no direct train from Mattoon station to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Mattoon to Aurora?

The distance between Mattoon and Aurora is 211 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Aurora without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Aurora?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Mattoon to Aurora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mattoon to Aurora train from?

Mattoon to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.

Where does the Mattoon to Aurora train arrive?

Mattoon to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Aurora is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Mattoon to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 126+ hotels available in Aurora.

Mattoon to Aurora - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Aurora by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
5h 8m
$62–121
Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to Auroracar 172.5 mi
3h 33m
$32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
8h 4m
$63–94
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 55m
$69–283

Mattoon to Aurora by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 8m.

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