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How to get fromDecatur to Burlingtonby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Burlington by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 30m

  2. Drive  171.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Burlingtoncar car 171.8 mi
    3h 22m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, taxi via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $143–181

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $163–219

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  • Distance: 203.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Burlington. However, you can take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, walk to Transfer Center Stop B, take the line 7 bus to Jefferson & 4th, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from Decatur to Burlington in around 3h 22m.

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