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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Mattoon is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Mattoon is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Mattoon?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton station to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Princeton Station and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Princeton to Mattoon?

The distance between Princeton and Mattoon is 240 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Mattoon without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Princeton to Mattoon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Mattoon train from?

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

Where does the Princeton to Mattoon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Mattoon?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Mattoon is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Princeton to Mattoon.

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

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Where can I stay near Mattoon?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mattoon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 13m
$80–129
Drive 179.2 mi
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1. Drive from Princeton to Mattooncar 179.2 mi
3h 9m
$33–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
6h 38m
$152–238

Princeton to Mattoon by train and bus

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 38m.

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