How far is Chicago from Mattoon?

The distance between Chicago and Mattoon is approximately 271 km (168 miles).

Bus Chicago to Mattoon from $84 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Mattoon on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 18m	11:33am	Mattoon	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Mattoon on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 18m	11:33am	Mattoon	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Mattoon on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 18m	11:33am	Mattoon	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Mattoon on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 18m	11:33am	Mattoon	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:04 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Mattoon

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Mattoon. The journey takes about 3 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 18mAverage Duration

274 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $88	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $259	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5582 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $88

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Mattoon by bus

How far is Chicago from Mattoon?
The distance between Chicago and Mattoon is approximately 271 km (168 miles).

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Mattoon was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Mattoon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $84 to $84 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Mattoon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-13.