There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Decatur by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 4h
4 alternative options
Train, bus • 4h 19m
Drive • 3h 1m
Fly to Decatur • 2h 52m
Fly to Champaign, bus • 4h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Decatur is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Decatur is to fly which costs $110 - $190 and takes 2h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago and arriving at Decatur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Chicago and Decatur is 158 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $24 - $35.
The bus from Chicago to Decatur takes 4h including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Decatur is to bus which takes 4h and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 2h 52m.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Decatur Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 1m.
Chicago to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Decatur station.
- Distance: 157.7 miles
- Duration: 4h
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago to Decatur once daily. Tickets cost $24 - $35 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Chicago to Decatur twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $160
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $24 - $35
- Flexible
- $45 - $65
Bus from Champaign to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $12 - $18
- Flexible
- $28 - $40
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Decatur is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chicago to Decatur.
United Airlines offers flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Decatur Airport.
Book your Chicago to Decatur bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 15+ hotels available in Decatur. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 43 min and costs $1 - $5.