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How to get fromDecatur to South Bendby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to South Bend by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DEC - SBN
    3h 30m
    $95–485

  2. Drive 235.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to South Bendcar car 235.5 mi
    4h 10m
    $43–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 3m
    $57–103

  4. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h
    $75–153

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $60–93

  6. Bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 10m
    $44–76

Decatur to South Bend by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to South Bend Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 3m.

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