There are 8 ways to get from Decatur to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, 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.
Fly from Decatur Airport
best- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DEC - PHL
8h 7m$117–571Bus via Indianapolis
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
21h 35m$125–210Bus, train via Chicago
- 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 Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
24h 50m$259–598Drive 803.6 mi
- Drive from Decatur to Philadelphiacar 803.6 mi
13h 56m$147–212Bus 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CMI - PHL
7h 18m$122–536Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane STL - PHL
7h 9m$145–787Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
24h 35m$157–250Bus, train
- 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 train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain
25h 36m$245–530
Decatur to Philadelphia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Philadelphia is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $120 - $210 and takes 21h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Philadelphia is to bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
The distance between Decatur and Philadelphia is 740 miles. The road distance is 808.2 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 21h 35m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Decatur to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Decatur to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 21h 35m.
Decatur to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 9:23 PM in Decatur and 10:23 PM in Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Philadelphia Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- 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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