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How to get fromLos Angeles to Decaturby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Decatur by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane LAX - DEC
    7h 57m
    $132–350

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    43h 45m
    $356–530

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    45h 28m

  4. Drive  1,902.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Decaturcar car 1,902.4 mi
    31h 22m
    $348–502

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 23m
    $162–391

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2d 12h
    $1,407–2,159

Los Angeles to Decatur by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration43h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,692.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 45m.

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