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How to get fromAppleton to Normalby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Normal by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATW - BMI
    4h 38m
    $59–313

  2. Drive 280.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Normalcar car 280.7 mi
    4h 55m
    $52–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 50m
    $66–179

  4. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    9h 11m
    $99–164

  5. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane GRB - BMI
    6h 6m
    $77–333

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    10h 25m
    $59–111

Appleton to Normal by bus and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Watterson Commons via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 9h 11m.

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