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How to get fromMattoon to West Chicagoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mattoon to West Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train Up-W
    5h 14m
    $65–124

  2. Drive 182.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to West Chicagocar car 182.2 mi
    3h 40m
    $34–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    7h 46m
    $65–98

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    4h 39m
    $142–357

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    5h 48m
    $69–283

Mattoon to West Chicago by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to West Chicago via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 14m.

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