How to travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL

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Compare train and flight for Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL

How to get from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak
    3:33 PM3h27
    Mattoon, IL
    7:00 PMChicago, IL
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak
    3:33 PM3h27
    Mattoon, IL
    7:00 PMChicago, IL
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Amtrak
    3:33 PM3h27
    Mattoon, IL
    7:00 PMChicago, IL
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mattoon, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL:

A train is $45 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $66 (€53).

A train is $84 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $105 (€84).

The fastest way to travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 27m.

Train takes on average 3h 26m.

The distance from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mattoon, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Decatur Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station, Mattoon, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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