There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Decatur by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus Bsb 14
9h 25m$58–149Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Decaturbus Bsb 24
10h 49m$173–297Drive 361.1 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Decaturcar 361.1 mi
6h 15m$60–87Fly
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane STL - FWA
5h 41m$122–472Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Decaturbus Bsb 24
11h 50m$69–135
St. Louis to Decatur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Decatur is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Decatur is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Decatur. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Decatur via Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between St. Louis and Decatur is 390 miles. The road distance is 363.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from St. Louis to Decatur, including transfers.
St. Louis to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Decatur is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 5h 41m.
St. Louis to Decatur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Decatur is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 3:55 AM in St. Louis and 4:55 AM in Decatur.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Decatur, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur via Indianapolis and Fort Wayne in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Decatur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Decatur is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from St. Louis to Decatur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Decatur.