There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Chicago by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
2h 38m$89–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Decatur to Chicagobus Bsb 23
4h 40m$19–60Drive 178.6 mi
- Drive from Decatur to Chicagocar 178.6 mi
3h 50m$31–45Drive to Dayton, fly
- Drive from Decatur to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
4h 13m$52–267
Decatur to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Chicago is to bus which costs $19 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $85 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Decatur and arriving at Chicago. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Decatur and Chicago is 195 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $19 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Decatur to Chicago, including transfers.
Decatur to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Decatur station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $85 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.
Decatur to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Decatur. It is currently 11:54 PM in Decatur and 10:54 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Decatur, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Decatur to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $19–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Decatur to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Chicago is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Decatur to Chicago.
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