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How to get fromDecatur to Des Plainesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to Des Plaines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Decatur Airport

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    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    1h 58m
    $46–302

  2. Drive 181.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Decatur to Des Plainescar car 181.7 mi
    3h 20m
    $34–48

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 49m
    $36–56

  4. Bus, train

    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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 41m
    $55–105

  5. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3h 52m
    $57–309

  6. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3h 45m
    $51–313

Decatur to Des Plaines by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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