IL → MS · about 506 miles
Mattoon to Jackson train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Mattoon to Jackson. The fastest takes 12 hours 4 minutes; every train leaves at 11:36 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 12h 04m
- Leaves at
- 11:36 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arrives at Jackson. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:36 PM | 11:40 AM +1 day | 12h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Mattoon Where you get off in Jackson 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 Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Jackson to Mattoon
Questions
How long is the train from Mattoon to Jackson?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from Mattoon to Jackson?
Every departure is at 11:36 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Mattoon to Jackson?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Mattoon?
Trains to Jackson leave from Mattoon Amtrak Station.