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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Mattoon | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Mattoon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Mattoon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | Mattoon | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Carbondale to Mattoon
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Mattoon. The journey takes about 2 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5635 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £10
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Mattoon by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Carbondale to Mattoon?
The cheapest train tickets from Carbondale to Mattoon start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carbondale to Mattoon?
The average train journey time from Carbondale to Mattoon is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 130 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carbondale to Mattoon route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carbondale to Mattoon?
The earliest train from Carbondale to Mattoon departs at 03:16. And the latest train departs at 16:15.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Mattoon was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carbondale to Mattoon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £8 to £149 for a train ticket from Carbondale to Mattoon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-13.
