What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Decatur?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Decatur is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Decatur?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Decatur is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $80 - $120.

How far is it from Chicago to Decatur?

The distance between Chicago and Decatur is 125 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Decatur without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Decatur?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Chicago to Decatur, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chicago to Decatur?

The best way to get from Chicago to Decatur is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Decatur?

Decatur is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:46 PM in Chicago and 1:46 PM in Decatur.

Can I drive from Chicago to Decatur?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Decatur is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Chicago to Decatur.

Where can I stay near Decatur?

There are 34+ hotels available in Decatur.

Chicago to Decatur - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Decatur by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 2m
$81–114
Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Decaturcar 120.6 mi
2h 11m
$22–32
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 13m
$74–122
Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
2. Take the taxi from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Decaturtaxi
3h 20m
$124–365
Fly to South Bend, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
2. Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Decaturtaxi
3h 46m
$168–515

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Decatur.

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Decatur, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station once a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station twice daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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