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How to get fromMattoon to Des Plainesby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 37m
    $56–114

  2. Drive 198.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Des Plainescar car 198.2 mi
    3h 24m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    6h 38m
    $60–90

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3h 48m
    $62–344

Mattoon to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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