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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 11m
    $86–183

  2. Drive 179.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Princetoncar car 179.6 mi
    3h 14m
    $33–48

  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 train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $53–114

  4. Train, bus via Peoria

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Peoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 32m

Mattoon to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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