There are 7 ways to get from Decatur to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Decatur Airport
best- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DEC - CMH
4h 52m$102–510Bus via New Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus
- Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus
9h 20m$60–157Bus
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus
8h 34m$88–137Drive 339.9 mi
- Drive from Decatur to Columbuscar 339.9 mi
5h 54m$62–90Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane CMI - CMH
7h 40m$108–517Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane STL - CMH
6h 38m$827–942Bus #2
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
9h 40m$76–122
Decatur to Columbus by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Columbus is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Columbus via Champaign and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Decatur and Columbus is 338 miles. The road distance is 341.9 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Decatur to Columbus, including transfers.
Decatur to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 8h 34m.
Decatur to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Columbus is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 6:30 AM in Decatur and 7:30 AM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Columbus via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Columbus is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Decatur to Columbus.
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