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How to get fromMattoon to Peoriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mattoon to Peoria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 12m
    $52–89

  2. Drive 122.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Peoriacar car 122.9 mi
    2h 39m
    $23–33

  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 Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 31m
    $49–92

Mattoon to Peoria by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Peoria. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, walk to Transfer Center Stop B, take the line 7 bus to Jefferson & 4th, walk to Springfield, then take the bus to Peoria Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Peoria in around 2h 39m.

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