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

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

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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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 31m
    $40–72

  2. Drive  139.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mattoon to West Lafayettecar car 139.6 mi
    2h 36m
    $26–37

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 28m
    $76–170

  4. Train, bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 36m
    $48–81

Mattoon to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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