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How to get fromMattoon to New Orleansby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    16h 11m
    $240–500

  2. Drive 743.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to New Orleanscar car 743.6 mi
    12h 2m
    $136–196

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DEC - MSY
    12h 51m
    $216–678

  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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CMI - MSY
    9h 20m
    $144–604

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

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    9h 1m
    $390–822

Mattoon to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 759.1 mi
  • Duration: 16h 11m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $240–500 and the journey takes 16h 11m.

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