There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Decatur by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dayton
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
8h 40m$49–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
9h 10m$39–121Drive 274.8 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Decaturcar 274.8 mi
4h 45m$51–73Fly to Decatur Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CVG - DEC
5h 58m$90–498Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane CVG - SPI
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 44m$100–508Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane CVG - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 34m$102–506
Cincinnati to Decatur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Decatur is to bus via Dayton which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Decatur is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Decatur is 330 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Decatur without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 8h 40m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Cincinnati to Decatur, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Decatur bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Decatur is to bus via Dayton which takes 8h 40m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 5h 58m.
Cincinnati to Decatur bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Decatur is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 5:58 PM in Cincinnati and 4:58 PM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Covington to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Covington to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Decatur is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cincinnati to Decatur.
Book your Cincinnati to Decatur bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 24+ hotels available in Decatur.

