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How to get fromDecatur to Charlestonby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Charleston by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train
    13h 11m
    $209–336

  2. Drive  467.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Charlestoncar car 467.1 mi
    8h 18m
    $80–116

  3. Bus

    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charlestonbus bus
    14h 50m
    $87–166

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DEC - CRW
    8h 12m
    $92–402

Decatur to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Charleston via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station, and Cambridge in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 5 times a week.

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