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How to get fromCarbondale to Decaturby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Decatur by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 45m
    $66–131

  2. Drive 156.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Decaturcar car 156.7 mi
    3h 42m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 35m
    $37–86

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MWA - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 25m
    $123–445

Carbondale to Decatur by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via St. Louis and St Louis Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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