Decatur Public Transit

08/19/2026

Way to go, Mason!

Meet Mason Mears 👋 He is a Transit Fleet Mechanic, helping maintain and keep all transit vehicles on the road, including buses, Decatur Moves vans, and other transit support vehicles. Mason has been with the City for 6 months.

What he likes best about Decatur: "I grew up here and working in public transit I get to see a lot of familiar faces. I like that we are such a tight-knit community."

We hope you enjoy getting to know our team!

08/12/2026

The first FlixBus has arrived in Decatur! FlixBus now offers daily travel to Chicago and St. Louis, leaving from the downtown Decatur Senator Severns Transit Center. Get your tickets at flixbus.com now!

08/10/2026

FlixBus begins intercity bus service on Wednesday, August 12! Check out all the details in the City of Decatur's post and book your ticket at www.flixbus.com with tickets now live!

07/27/2026

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public for their feedback on the state's transportation system and the agency’s performance through the annual Traveler Opinion Survey. Open now through Tuesday, Aug. 11, the survey is available online by clicking https://go.uis.edu/Traveler2026 or visiting idot.illinois.gov

Conducted in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, the survey is an opportunity for people who live in Illinois to provide their opinion on a wide range of topics, giving IDOT the information it needs to continue to be a national leader in transportation services. This year’s survey asks for input on road conditions, ice and snow removal, planning priorities, electronic vehicles and more.

07/23/2026

Happy to have our trolleys provide transportation to National Night Out at Dansby Park on August 4th!

07/22/2026

Intercity mobility coming soon! And we will be happy to serve anyone that arrives in Decatur with our fixed-route system or through Decatur Moves!

Intercity bus service returns to Decatur with new FlixBus agreement 🚍

The Decatur City Council has approved an agreement with FlixBus, Inc. to establish Decatur as an official stop along its Chicago to Atlanta route. Beginning in August 2026, FlixBus will offer twice‑daily service, six days a week, from the downtown Senator Severns Transit Center at 353 E. William Street. Local departure times will be 12:45 p.m. and 7:55 p.m.

With stops in Chicago and St. Louis, riders will soon have convenient connections from Decatur to destinations across the United States. Chicago stops include the Chicago Bus Station at 630 W. Harrison Street and the 95th/Dan Ryan station at 15 W. 95th Street. The St. Louis stop is located at the St. Louis Bus Station at 430 S. 15th Street. Additional stops along the route include:

- Kankakee
- Champaign
- Springfield
- Carbondale
- Paducah (KY)
- Clarksville (TN)
- Nashville (TN)
- Atlanta (GA)

Once all details are finalized, we will share the official start date and information on how to purchase tickets. This agreement comes at no cost to the City and is expected to generate $3,000 annually, plus a percentage of ticket sales sold at the transit center.

07/14/2026

Would you like to make an impact on Macon County's transportation system? This is your chance!

Make sure to take the Transportation Needs Assessment Survey by the IL HSTP Region 8. More responses from our region could help Decatur Public Transit secure more funding for transit operations.

Take the survey at https://forms.gle/u6n41xBpQcRfXpvG6

07/08/2026

Decatur Moves: servicing all of Macon County. 48-hour booking window for extra convenience when planning your trip!

Download the Decatur Moves mobile app or book a ride online at https://spare-rider-decaturmoves-production.vercel.app/

07/02/2026

Friday, July 3: Normal Operations
Saturday, July 4: All services CLOSED
Sunday, July 5: Normal Operations

06/29/2026

If you haven't yet, download the Decatur Transit Pay mobile app to set up your Rider's account! We are transitioning away from cash payments in the next few months. So grab your smart Rider's Card and load it with bus fares, or use your mobile device to validate trips - the new contactless way to ride!

You can also use www.decaturtransitpay.com to set up a Rider's account and purchase fares. Then trips can be validated with a QR code on your mobile device or with your smart Rider's Card.