What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Mattoon?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Mattoon is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Mattoon?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Mattoon is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Pontiac and Mattoon?

No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Mattoon?

The distance between Pontiac and Mattoon is 129 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Mattoon without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Mattoon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Mattoon?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Pontiac to Mattoon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Mattoon train from?

Pontiac to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Station.

Where does the Pontiac to Mattoon train arrive?

Pontiac to Mattoon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Mattoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Mattoon is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Pontiac to Mattoon.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontiac to Mattoon?

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Where can I stay near Mattoon?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mattoon.

Pontiac to Mattoon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pontiac to Mattoon by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 12m
$31–66
Drive 118.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontiac to Mattooncar 118.5 mi
2h 16m
$22–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 11m
$84–180

Pontiac to Mattoon by train and bus

21Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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