There are 8 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane IAH - DEC
6h 6m$145–438Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane IAH - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
6h 43m$114–483Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
25h 21mBus
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus 102
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
26h 3m$173–283Drive 878.5 mi
- Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decaturcar 878.5 mi
16h 16m$161–232Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IAH - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
6h 28m$317–944Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus 102
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
28h 40m$185–311Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
31h$651–1,026
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Bush IAH Terminal C and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Downtown Houston, Memphis Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 3m.
The distance between Houston Airport (IAH) and Decatur is 781 miles. The road distance is 883.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur, including transfers.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, depart from Bush IAH Terminal C station.
The best way to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 26h 3m.
Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur bus services, operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, arrive at Pierce St @ Travis St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur is 884 miles. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Decatur.
What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Pierce St @ Travis St, Downtown Houston, Memphis Bus Station, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 26h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Decatur Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Pierce St @ Travis St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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