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There are 4 ways to get from Cincinnati to Mattoon by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus 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
    8h 58m
    $59–155

  2. Drive  234.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Mattooncar car 234.9 mi
    4h 30m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 21m
    $188–301

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CVG - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $134–664

Cincinnati to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to Cincinnati, take the bus to Indianapolis, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Mattoon Amtrak Station via Lafayette Bus Stop, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 21m.

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