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How to get fromMattoon to Rockfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Rockford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)bus bus Greyhound US0145S
    5h 42m
    $66–114

  2. Drive 229 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Rockfordcar car 229 mi
    3h 56m
    $42–61

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    6h 36m
    $90–175

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    5h 33m
    $99–390

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Rockford via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 6h 36m.

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