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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Decaturby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Decatur by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CID - DEC
    5h 6m
    $116–668

  2. Drive 256.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Decaturcar car 256.3 mi
    4h 40m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 22m

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CID - SPI
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 18m
    $122–680

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CID - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $122–686

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 17m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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