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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 an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $186.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 392 Illini
6:19 PM 3h26 Mattoon Amtrak Station, Mattoon, IL 9:45 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 392 Illini
6:19 PM 3h26 Mattoon Amtrak Station, Mattoon, IL 9:45 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA338212:13 PM 1h17 University of Illinois Airport 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport $443 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 58 City Of New Orleans · 392 Illini
5:38 AM 16h07 Mattoon Amtrak Station, Mattoon, IL 9:45 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $24 1 One-way 1 transfer - 58 City Of New Orleans
5:38 AM 3h37 Mattoon Amtrak Station, Mattoon, IL 9:15 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - 58 City Of New Orleans · 390 Saluki
5:38 AM 7h22 Mattoon Amtrak Station, Mattoon, IL 1:00 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UA5064
6:57 PM 1h28 Decatur Airport 8:25 PM O'Hare International Airport $104 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA3384
3:21 PM 1h18 University of Illinois Airport 4:39 PM O'Hare International Airport $443 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA3609
6:05 AM 1h22 University of Illinois Airport 7:27 AM O'Hare International Airport $443 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mattoon, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
- 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 United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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