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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    $48–93

  2. Bus via South Bend, IN

    cheapest
    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
    $40–69

  3. 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
    $58–136

  4. Drive  236.6 mi

    1. Drive from Decatur to South Bendcar car 236.6 mi
    4h 14m
    $44–63

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DEC - SBN
    4h 5m
    $95–505

  6. 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
    $52–83

Decatur to South Bend by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. 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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