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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mattoon to Springfield 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
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 16m
    $69–138

  2. Drive 343.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to Springfieldcar car 343.3 mi
    5h 43m
    $63–91

  3. 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CMI - SGF
    6h 14m
    $112–440

  4. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 22m
    $84–196

  5. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 54m
    $98–206

  6. 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    7h 24m
    $119–454

  7. Train, bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BMI - SGF
    9h 36m
    $97–424

  8. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DEC - SGF
    9h 23m
    $114–447

Mattoon to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Springfield in around 5h 43m.

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