The average train between Ann Arbor and Normal takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Ann Arbor to Normal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ann Arbor and Normal. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ann Arbor is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Normal at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor to Normal. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor station and arriving at Normal station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Ann Arbor to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
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The distance between Ann Arbor and Normal is 479.7 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 16m.