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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $83 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $104 (€83).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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