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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 16m
    $46–109

  2. Drive 140.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Lafayettecar car 140.3 mi
    2h 38m
    $26–37

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 28m
    $91–194

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    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 Airport to Courtyard Lafayettebus bus
    7h 22m
    $60–101

Mattoon to Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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