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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mattoon to Elizabethtown by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    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 Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Louisville, KY to Elizabethtowntaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $164–249

  2. Drive 238.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Elizabethtowncar car 238.1 mi
    5h 37m
    $44–63

  3. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CMI - SDF
    3. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Elizabethtowntaxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $212–661

  4. Train, bus

    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 to exit 86 Pilot - Glendalebus bus
    9h 40m
    $107–244

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    3. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Elizabethtowntaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $223–669

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Elizabethtowntaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $234–789

  7. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DEC - SDF
    4. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Elizabethtowntaxi taxi
    11h
    $215–669

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mattoon to Elizabethtown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Elizabethtown. 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 Louisville, KY, then take the taxi to Elizabethtown. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Elizabethtown in around 5h 37m.

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