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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Mattoonby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Mattoon by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 34m
    $58–142

  2. Drive 137.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Mattooncar car 137.4 mi
    2h 21m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 38m
    $45–84

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Mattoonrideshare rideshare 137.4 mi
    2h 21m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $74–158

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Mattoon by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Mattoon. However, you can take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Mattoon Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 6h 38m.

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