There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Decatur by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
9h 10m$61–95Drive 341.5 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Decaturcar 341.5 mi
5h 51m$63–90Fly to Decatur Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane CMH - DEC
5h 50m$91–500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
12h 10m$87–130Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane CMH - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 28m$102–508Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane CMH - SPI
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 52m$102–510Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CMH - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 30m$126–691
Columbus to Decatur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Decatur is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Decatur is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Columbus and Decatur is 352 miles. The road distance is 343.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Decatur without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 9h 10m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Columbus to Decatur, including transfers.
Columbus to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Decatur is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 9h 10m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 5h 50m.
Columbus to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Decatur is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 4:15 AM in Columbus and 3:15 AM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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