There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Mattoon by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus Milwaukee
4h 6m$100–207Drive 217.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukegan to Mattooncar 217.5 mi
3h 59m$40–58Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 41m$64–130Train, fly
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 10m$75–325
Waukegan to Mattoon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Mattoon is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Mattoon is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Mattoon station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Waukegan and Mattoon is 223 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Mattoon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Waukegan to Mattoon, including transfers.
Waukegan to Mattoon bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Mattoon train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Mattoon is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Mattoon bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Waukegan to Mattoon train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Mattoon is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Waukegan to Mattoon.
There are 21+ hotels available in Mattoon.