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How to get fromDecatur to Louisianaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Decatur Airport

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    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DEC - MSY
    7h 40m
    $135–617

  2. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    18h 47m
    $447–711

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    20h 20m
    $141–221

  4. Drive  769.1 mi

    1. Drive from Decatur to New Orleanscar car 769.1 mi
    13h 5m
    $141–203

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    5h 53m
    $424–884

Decatur to Louisiana by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 20m.

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