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

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There are 6 ways to get from Syracuse to Decatur by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Decatur Airport

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    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SYR - DEC
    7h 39m
    $125–618

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    17h 56m
    $396–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 50m
    $154–235

  4. Drive  790 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Decaturcar car 790 mi
    14h 3m
    $145–209

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SYR - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 17m
    $136–636

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SYR - SPI
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 39m
    $131–628

Syracuse to Decatur by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Decatur Airport (DEC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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