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How to get fromRockford to Mattoonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Mattoon by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 49m
    $69–116

  2. Drive 229.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Mattooncar car 229.5 mi
    3h 48m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 38m
    $95–184

  4. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mattoontaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $172–455

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 18m
    $104–368

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Mattoon. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Mattoon Amtrak Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 38m.

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