There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Louisville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
6h 50m$47–85Drive 243.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Louisvillecar 243.5 mi
5h 42m$45–65Fly from Decatur Airport
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DEC - SDF
5h 24m$111–620Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CMI - SDF
7h 58m$116–635
Decatur to Louisville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Louisville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Louisville station. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Decatur and Louisville is 283 miles. The road distance is 245 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Decatur to Louisville, including transfers.
Decatur to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Louisville is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 5h 24m.
Decatur to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Louisville is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 10:20 AM in Decatur and 11:20 AM in Louisville.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Louisville is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Decatur to Louisville.
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