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How to get fromMattoon to Cookevilleby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cookevillebus bus
    9h 21m
    $95–179

  2. Drive 333.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Cookevillecar car 333.1 mi
    7h 9m
    $61–88

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DEC - BNA
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cookevillebus bus
    9h 4m
    $197–551

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cookevillebus bus
    10h 3m
    $147–585

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 420.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Cookeville, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Cookeville. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Cookeville, then take the taxi to Cookeville. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Cookeville in around 7h 9m.

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