There are 7 ways to get from Valparaiso to Decatur by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
6h 10m$38–58Drive 179 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso to Decaturcar 179 mi
3h 24m$33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
6h 52m$78–130Bus, fly to Decatur Airport
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to LaSalle & Wackerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
4h 34m$47–280Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus FlixBus N2521
6h 19m$33–56Bus, train via Homewood
- Take the bus from Valparaiso to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.train
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewoodtrain Me
- Take the train from Homewood to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
7h 40m$77–121Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to LaSalle & Wackerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
6h 25m$58–288
Valparaiso to Decatur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Decatur is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Decatur is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Decatur is 234 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Valparaiso to Decatur, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Valparaiso station.
Valparaiso to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Decatur is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Valparaiso to Decatur.
Book your Valparaiso to Decatur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valparaiso to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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
- $7–12
- 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
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to LaSalle & Wacker
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to LaSalle & Wacker
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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