What is the cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Mattoon to Gary is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mattoon to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Mattoon to Gary is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Mattoon and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Mattoon station to Gary. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Mattoon to Gary?

The distance between Mattoon and Gary is 190 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mattoon to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Mattoon to Gary without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Mattoon to Gary?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Mattoon to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mattoon to Gary train from?

Mattoon to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.

Where does the Mattoon to Gary train arrive?

Mattoon to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.

Can I drive from Mattoon to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattoon to Gary is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Mattoon to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 121+ hotels available in Gary.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain Saluki / ...
4h 43m
$47–100
Drive 181.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mattoon to Garycar 181.3 mi
3h 4m
$34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus
5h 51m
$60–94
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 6m
$68–283

Mattoon to Gary by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 2h 37m.

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