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 47m.

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 47m 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 5m.

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 $55 - $210.

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 $55 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 9h 5m.

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 7:07 AM in Ann Arbor and 6:07 AM 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 47m to drive from Ann Arbor to Normal.

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

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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 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Ann Arbor to Normal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, 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 Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 16m
$60–201
Bus to Detroit, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DTW - BMI
6h 55m
$58–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
9h 5m
$66–145
Drive 342.5 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Normalcar 342.5 mi
5h 47m
$63–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Ssl
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
11h 36m
$81–139
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 42m
$68–395
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 11m
$135–440
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
8h 38m
$83–385

Ann Arbor to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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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 5m.

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