There are 7 ways to get from Decatur to Palatine by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
4h 53m$35–51Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Palatinecar 183.1 mi
3h 20m$34–49Bus, train via Champaign
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain
6h 1m$84–130Fly from Decatur Airport, train
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
3h 3m$51–258Bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
6h 35m$53–74Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
5h 9m$61–274Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
5h 2m$56–268
Decatur to Palatine by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Palatine is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Palatine is to fly and train which takes 3h 3m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Rand/Williams via Illinois Terminal and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Decatur and Palatine is 211 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Palatine without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Decatur to Palatine, including transfers.
Decatur to Palatine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to Palatine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Palatine is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Decatur to Palatine.
There are 203+ hotels available in Palatine.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Rand/Williams via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- 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
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
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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