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How to get fromDecatur to Kentuckyby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Kentucky by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 50m
    $47–85

  2. Drive  243.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Louisvillecar car 243.5 mi
    5h 42m
    $45–65

  3. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DEC - CVG
    5h 6m
    $107–569

  4. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    9h 31m
    $53–90

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DEC - SDF
    5h 32m
    $111–620

Decatur to Kentucky by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Louisville Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG) 3 times a day.

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