What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Normal is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Normal is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Normal. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Bloomington via Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Normal?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Normal is 368 miles. The road distance is 344.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Normal without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $60 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Normal?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ann Arbor to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Normal bus from?

Ann Arbor to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Normal train from?

Ann Arbor to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Normal?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Normal is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $200 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Normal bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 6:29 PM in Ann Arbor and 5:29 PM in Normal.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Normal train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Normal is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Ann Arbor to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Normal?

Book your Ann Arbor to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Normal?

Book your Ann Arbor to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Ann Arbor to Normal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
7h 16m
$64–198
Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)DTW - BMI
6h 14m
$53–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
9h 25m
$69–198
Drive 342.5 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Normal342.5 mi
5h 43m
$63–91
Bus via Battle Creek (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Battle Creek Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
12h 50m
$93–166
Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
6h 42m
$72–390
Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
7h 6m
$136–432

Ann Arbor to Normal by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.2 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Bloomington via Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 25m.

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