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How to get fromDeKalb to Decaturby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Decatur by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus
    3. Take the taxi from Champaign Armory to Decaturtaxi
    6h 25m
    $186–261

  2. Drive 164.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Decaturcar164.6 mi
    2h 49m
    $30–44

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
    7h 7m
    $114–355

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from DeKalb to Decatur. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Downtown Chicago, take the bus to Champaign Armory, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can take the line 12 bus to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, walk to Elburn, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Lincoln Station, then take the taxi to Decatur.

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