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How to get fromDecatur to Carbondaleby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Carbondale by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    4h 49m
    $63–133

  2. Drive 157 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Carbondalecar car 157 mi
    3h 43m
    $29–42

  3. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 30m
    $37–86

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 55m

Decatur to Carbondale by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 5h 30m.

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