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How to get fromState College to Decaturby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SCE - DEC
    6h 13m
    $85–422

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    18h 35m
    $108–222

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    20h 20m
    $165–416

  4. Drive  658.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Decaturcar car 658.1 mi
    11h 41m
    $121–174

  5. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 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
    20h 22m
    $168–406

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    20h 35m
    $128–210

State College to Decatur by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 18h 35m.

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