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How to get fromDecatur to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Northern Illinois University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 15m
    $35–59

  2. Drive 162 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 162 mi
    2h 57m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 34m
    $52–110

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 1m
    $36–60

Decatur to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Bus Station and Dekalb in around 6h 15m.

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