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How to get fromMattoon to Dixonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Dixontaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $159–264

  2. Drive 203.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Dixoncar car 203.1 mi
    3h 50m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 20m
    $92–144

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 35m
    $89–169

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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Dixon. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Dixon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Dixon via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 8h 20m.

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