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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Decaturby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Decatur by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 57m
    $92–140

  2. Bus via Benton Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 30m
    $57–110

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 57m
    $83–166

  4. Drive 321.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Decaturcar car 321.7 mi
    5h 24m
    $59–85

  5. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane GRR - DEC
    6h 22m
    $78–411

  6. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 34m
    $102–214

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    7h 29m
    $106–408

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MKG - DEC
    11h 26m
    $131–374

Grand Rapids to Decatur by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 374.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 3 times a day.

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