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How to get fromDecatur to Southern Illinois University Carbondaleby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Decatur to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    5h 10m
    $63–133

  2. Drive 158.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar car 158.1 mi
    3h 45m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 51m
    $37–87

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  • Distance: 229.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 5h 51m.

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