The average train between Detroit and Normal takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit 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 Detroit and Normal. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Normal at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Normal. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Normal station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Detroit to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Book your Detroit to Normal train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Detroit and Normal is 535.1 km. The road distance is 650 km.
You can take a train from Detroit to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m.