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How to get fromDecatur to East Lansingby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Decatur to East Lansing by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 55m
    $140–224

  2. Drive  366.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to East Lansingcar car 366.1 mi
    6h 11m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h

  4. Fly Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DEC - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $128–449

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $189–303

  6. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus bus
    13h 10m
    $83–147

  7. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SPI - LAN
    9h 46m
    $74–361

  8. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane CMI - LAN
    8h 29m
    $79–367

  9. Fly Decatur Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DEC - LAN
    6h 23m
    $69–351

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    7h 58m
    $72–304

Decatur to East Lansing by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 9h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily.

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