MS → IL · about 506 miles
Jackson to Mattoon train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Jackson to Mattoon. The fastest takes 11 hours 56 minutes; every train leaves at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 11h 56m
- Leaves at
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Jackson and arrives at Mattoon Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM | 5:36 AM +1 day | 11h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in Mattoon The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Mattoon
- Mattoon Amtrak Station Map of Mattoon Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Mattoon to Jackson
Questions
How long is the train from Jackson to Mattoon?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Jackson to Mattoon?
Every departure is at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Jackson to Mattoon?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Jackson?
Trains to Mattoon leave from Jackson Union Station.