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.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Decatur?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Decatur station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dowagiac Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Decatur?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Decatur station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dowagiac Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

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.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Decatur bus from?

Chicago to Decatur bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Decatur train from?

Chicago to Decatur train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

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 $75 - $130 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Chicago to Decatur bus arrive?

Chicago to Decatur bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dowagiac Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Decatur?

Decatur is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:31 AM in Chicago and 4:31 AM in Decatur.

Where does the Chicago to Decatur train arrive?

Chicago to Decatur train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dowagiac Station.

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 42+ hotels available in Decatur.

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

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 2m
$83–113
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
$78–124
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 23m
$128–385
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 44m
$178–565

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

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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 $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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