There are 8 ways to get from Decatur to Jackson by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10m$82–126Bus via Jackson Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 35m$57–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 38m$77–161Drive 353.5 mi
- Drive from Decatur to Jacksoncar 353.5 mi
5h 56m$65–94Fly Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain
7h 15m$97–372Bus, train via Champaign
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain
9h 35m$87–206Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain
8h 37m$643–1,026Fly Decatur Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DEC - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus
6h 43m$75–371
Decatur to Jackson by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Jackson is to bus via Jackson Bus Stop which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Jackson is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Decatur and Jackson is 398 miles. The road distance is 355.6 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Decatur to Jackson, including transfers.
Decatur to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
Decatur to Jackson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Jackson is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 11:22 AM in Decatur and 12:22 PM in Jackson.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Jackson is 356 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Decatur to Jackson.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Jackson Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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