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

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

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CHS - DEC
    6h 31m
    $110–479

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    30h 18m
    $163–319

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg 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
    34h 36m
    $412–897

  4. Drive 823.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Decaturcar car 823.8 mi
    16h 59m
    $151–218

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHS - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 41m
    $131–601

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CHS - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $118–491

Charleston to Decatur by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration30h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 18m.

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