There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Decatur Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DTW - DEC
4h 20m$80–401Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
12h 42m$71–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
11h 8m$116–232Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
11h 29m$121–192Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Decatur397.2 mi
7h 15mDrive 397.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decaturcar 397.2 mi
7h 15m$73–105Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DTW - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
5h 35m$90–415Train, bus via Champaign
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
11h 45m$134–280
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Decatur is 338 miles. The road distance is 399.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 8m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 29m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Decatur is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 10:30 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 9:30 PM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Bus from Indianapolis to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Decatur.
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