There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
6h$38–65Drive 162 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to DeKalbcar 162 mi
2h 57m$30–43Bus, train via Champaign
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 12m$57–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
7h 21m$38–65
Decatur to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to DeKalb is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Decatur and DeKalb is 251 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Decatur to DeKalb, including transfers.
Decatur to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to DeKalb is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Decatur to DeKalb.
Book your Decatur to DeKalb bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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