IL → IL · about 169 miles
Mattoon to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Mattoon to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 26 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:38 AM and the last at 6:19 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 3h 26m
- First train
- 5:38 AM
- Last train
- 6:19 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:38 AM | 9:15 AM | 3h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:33 AM | 1:00 PM | 3h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:19 PM | 9:45 PM | 3h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Mattoon Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Mattoon
- Mattoon Amtrak Station Map of Mattoon Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Mattoon
Questions
How long is the train from Mattoon to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 26 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 27 minutes.
What time is the first train from Mattoon to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:19 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Mattoon to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Mattoon?
Trains to Chicago leave from Mattoon Amtrak Station.