There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Chicago by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 12m$72–96Drive 120.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Chicagocar 120.5 mi
2h 11m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 30m$71–116Taxi to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Decatur to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 24m$126–339Taxi to South Bend, fly
- Take the taxi from Decatur to South-Bend-Airport-SBNtaxi
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 50m$163–383
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Chicago is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dowagiac Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Decatur station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dowagiac Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Decatur and Chicago is 125 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Decatur to Chicago, including transfers.
Decatur to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dowagiac Station.
Decatur to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dowagiac Station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Chicago is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Decatur, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $95–160
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Booking & Getting There
Decatur to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Decatur. It is currently 2:41 AM in Decatur and 1:41 AM in Chicago.
Decatur to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Chicago is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Decatur to Chicago.
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