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How to get fromMattoon to Shawnee National Forestby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattoon to Shawnee National Forest by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    3h 29m
    $144–219

  2. Drive 166.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Shawnee National Forestcar car 166.3 mi
    3h 10m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $156–288

  4. Train, taxi via Marion

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from RMTD Park and Ride return to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $116–179

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Shawnee National Forest, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Shawnee National Forest. However, you can take the train to Carbondale then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, take the bus to Marathon Gas Station - Marion, then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest.

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