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How to get fromSouth Bend to Decaturby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Decatur by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SBN - DEC
    3h 36m
    $73–344

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 25m
    $42–69

  3. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from South Bend 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
    7h 31m
    $123–192

  4. Drive  235.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Decaturcar car 235.6 mi
    4h 10m
    $43–63

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    5h 23m
    $95–346

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 54m
    $74–116

  7. Bus via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from South Bend 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
    6h 54m

South Bend to Decatur by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Decatur Airport (DEC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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