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There are 8 ways to get from Mattoon to Columbus by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    9h 21m
    $60–119

  2. Drive 305.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Columbuscar car 305.1 mi
    5h 43m
    $56–81

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    12h 16m
    $151–314

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CMI - CMH
    7h 36m
    $114–544

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    9h 36m
    $59–119

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    8h 3m
    $610–1,022

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    7h 50m
    $141–662

  8. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DEC - CMH
    8h 38m
    $122–562

Mattoon to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, then take the bus to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Columbus - Mound St via Chicago Union Station, Toledo, and Toledo in around 12h 16m.

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