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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Mattoon to Marks. The train trip from Mattoon to Marks is usually about 8 hours and 46 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 376 mi (605 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 46m |
Lowest price | $83.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak City of New Orleans |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Mattoon to Marks?
Amtrak City of New Orleans is the one and only train line which connects Mattoon to Marks. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak City of New Orleans | 1 | 8h 46m | $106.00 |
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 Marks. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mattoon and Marks is approximately 376 miles, or 605 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 46 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Mattoon to Marks tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Mattoon at 12:00am and arrives in Marks around 8 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Marks with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Marks 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 Marks?
Main arrival station: NW Mississippi Regional Station
Marks has one train station.
All train stations in Marks:
NW Mississippi Regional Station
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