Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Decatur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Decatur

With a population of 76,122, Decatur is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Decatur has to offer.

Where to Eat in Decatur

If you’re looking for affordable options, The FourNine (1425 N State Hwy 121) and Bobbie Lane's BBQ (445 N Franklin St Ste D) are great picks.

When to visit Decatur

Decatur in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Decatur in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Decatur in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Decatur, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Decatur

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Decatur Arpt (DEC), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 157 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Decatur’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Decatur Arpt (DEC), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 157 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Decatur’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Decatur

PIAGreater Peoria
SPISpringfield Capital
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Decatur

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,858 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (833 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,177 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (473 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (733 reviews)
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Where to stay in Decatur

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americas Best Value Inn - Decatur and Hampton Inn Decatur/Mt Zion.

Where to stay in popular areas of Decatur

Most booked hotels in Decatur

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Decatur-Forsyth
3 stars
Excellent (9, 257 reviews)
$142+
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Hampton Inn Decatur/Mt Zion
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 319 reviews)
$141+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur Forsyth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 115 reviews)
$151+
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Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur
2 stars
Good (7.6, 156 reviews)
$120+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decatur, IL
2 stars
Good (7.1, 252 reviews)
$124+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Decatur-Forsyth
2 stars
Good (7, 326 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Decatur

Renting a car in Decatur costs $79 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Decatur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Decatur costs $79 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Decatur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Decatur

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$77/day

Full-size SUV
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