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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 53m
    $96–190

  2. Drive 365 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to East Lansingcar car 365 mi
    6h 7m
    $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
    8h 58m
    $106–160

  4. Fly Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DEC - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    5h 43m
    $109–406

  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
    $115–239

  6. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    11h
    $69–126

  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
    10h 7m
    $109–582

  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
    $110–588

  9. 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
    8h 1m
    $100–527

  10. 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 40m
    $104–571

Decatur to East Lansing by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) once daily.

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