Rome2Rio

How to get fromDetroit to Decaturby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Decatur

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Decatur by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 32m
    $231–359

  2. Drive  410.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Decaturcar car 410.3 mi
    7h 30m
    $75–109

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 35m
    $78–120

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - DEC
    6h 50m
    $96–519

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    11h 32m

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 25m
    $102–527

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 49m
    $136–740

Detroit to Decatur by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Detroit to Decatur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 456 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There