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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Mattoonby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Mattoon by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $43–98

  2. Drive  139.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Mattooncar car 139.3 mi
    2h 37m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 41m
    $58–140

  4. Bus, train via Lafayette Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 18m
    $39–72

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 41m
    $70–180

West Lafayette to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 41m.

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