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How to get fromMadison to Decaturby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Decatur by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MSN - DEC
    4h 40m
    $76–439

  2. Drive  245.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Decaturcar car 245.1 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 47m
    $53–101

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 30m
    $78–176

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    5h 9m
    $68–317

Madison to Decatur by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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