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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mattoon to Jackson 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 Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    12h 4m
    $150–340

  2. Drive  558 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Jacksoncar car 558 mi
    8h 59m
    $102–148

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    15h 11m
    $107–196

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane CMI - JAN
    8h 37m
    $170–578

  5. Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane BMI - JAN
    9h 34m
    $145–521

  6. Train, bus to Indianapolis, fly

    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. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane IND - JAN
    11h 2m
    $153–565

Mattoon to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 12h 4m.

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