What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Mattoon to Bowling Green?

The distance between Mattoon and Bowling Green is 367 miles. The road distance is 243.2 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Bowling Green without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green without a car is to train and bus via Carbondale which takes 10h 12m and costs $160 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Bowling Green is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Mattoon to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 46+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Mattoon to Bowling Green - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Bowling Green by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
3. Drive from Clarksville Park & Ride to Bowling Greencar
7h 34m
$82–152
Drive 241.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to Bowling Greencar 241.8 mi
4h 54m
$45–64
Train, bus via Carbondale
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
10h 12m
$162–342
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
10h 46m
$136–286

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Distance: 365 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Bowling Green. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, take the bus to Clarksville Park & Ride, then drive to Bowling Green. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Bowling Green in around 4h 54m.

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