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There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to Nashville by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 7m
    $68–134

  2. Drive 281.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Nashvillecar car 281.5 mi
    5h 34m
    $52–75

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    7h 48m
    $120–545

  4. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane DEC - BNA
    9h 47m
    $105–457

  5. 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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane IND - BNA
    8h 13m
    $352–1,178

Mattoon to Nashville by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Nashville. However, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, then take the bus to Nashville Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Nashville in around 5h 34m.

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