There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Decatur by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Decatur Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ATL - DEC
6h 52m$102–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
14h 6m$115–222Drive 572.3 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Decaturcar 572.3 mi
10h 45m$105–151Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ATL - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 9m$116–590Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
15h 15m$105–173
Atlanta to Decatur by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Decatur is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Decatur is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between Atlanta and Decatur is 509 miles. The road distance is 575.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Decatur without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 6m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Atlanta to Decatur, including transfers.
Atlanta to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Decatur is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 15m.
Atlanta to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Decatur is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 8:15 PM in Atlanta and 7:15 PM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Decatur Airport (DEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Decatur is 576 miles. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Atlanta to Decatur.
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