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There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Decatur Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DEC - ATL
    7h 55m
    $103–490

  2. Drive  571 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Atlantacar car 571 mi
    10h 41m
    $95–137

  3. Bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 40m
    $107–165

  4. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane STL - ATL
    5h 59m
    $108–518

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    15h 5m
    $112–182

Decatur to Atlanta by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale Intermodal Station in around 14h 40m.

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