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

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

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DCA - DEC
    5h 7m
    $145–687

  2. Drive 727.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Decaturcar car 727.5 mi
    12h 58m
    $133–192

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    21h 50m
    $135–251

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    23h 16m
    $250–520

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 28m
    $154–463

  6. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak 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
    24h 18m
    $279–601

Washington to Decatur by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Decatur Airport (DEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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