There are 4 ways to get from Kentucky to Decatur by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 20m$47–92Drive 243.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Decaturcar 243.2 mi
5h 44m$45–65Fly
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CVG - DEC
5h 23m$90–468Bus via Speedway
- Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
9h 40m$68–193
Kentucky to Decatur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Decatur is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Decatur is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Kentucky and Decatur is 283 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Kentucky to Decatur, including transfers.
Kentucky to Decatur bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Decatur is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $470 and takes 5h 23m.
Kentucky to Decatur bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Decatur is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 5:54 PM in Kentucky and 4:54 PM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Decatur is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Kentucky to Decatur.
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