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Mattoon - Centralia Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 3 daily trains from Mattoon to Centralia. Traveling by train from Mattoon to Centralia usually takes around one hour and 10 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance78 mi (125 km)
Fastest train1h 10m
Lowest price£3.17
Trains per day3
Most frequent serviceAmtrak City of New Orleans
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Mattoon to Centralia?

There are 3 train lines with service from Mattoon to Centralia. There is only one daily train on each service.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak City of New Orleans11h 10m£3.17
Amtrak Illini Service11h 11m£7.14
Amtrak Saluki11h 10m£7.14
  • The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak route that runs daily trains from Chicago to New Orleans and vice versa. The City of New Orleans includes a sightseer lounge with panoramic windows for the best views of the five states along the route. Affordable Coach seats cost about for a trip from Mattoon to Centralia. However, the City of New Orleans also offers private roomettes and bedrooms for added comfort and luxury (and a higher price). Passengers who book sleeper accommodations will enjoy included meals, and all passengers can stop into the cafe car to purchase meals and snacks.

  • Since 1973, Amtrak's Illini Service has provided reliable train transportation to 11 Illinois cities. The Illini operates as an evening commuter train from Chicago to Carbondale, while its sister train, the Amtrak Saluki, runs the morning route. Commuters rely on this service as a safe and convenient transportation option every day. Each train offers WiFi and power outlets, plus a cafe car and business class seating. Illini trains meet the highest federal standard for reducing emissions, with up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Since its inception in 2006, the Amtrak Saluki line has offered daily train trips between Chicago and Carbondale. The Amtrak Saluki operates along 500 kilometers of railroad, stopping at numerous midwestern towns like Kankakee, Rantoul, and Effingham. The trains on this line are equipped with onboard WiFi, power outlets, air conditioning, and a cafe car, with the option to upgrade to business class seating. This line is known for using trains that produce 90% fewer carbon emissions than other trains, meaning that your trip is green as well as convenient.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Mattoon and Centralia is approximately 78 miles, or 125 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes, As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Mattoon to Centralia tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Mattoon at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Mattoon to Centralia.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Centralia to Mattoon.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Mattoon?

Main departure station: 1718 Broadway Ave

There is one train station in Mattoon.

All train stations in Mattoon:

  • 1718 Broadway Ave

Where is the train station in Centralia?

Main arrival station: 110 South Oak St

Centralia has one train station.

Train stations in Centralia:

  • 110 South Oak St

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