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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Normal by bus, plane, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATL - BMI
    6h 6m
    $94–377

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athens to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    16h 33m
    $104–334

  3. Drive 668 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Normalcar car 668 mi
    12h 46m
    $122–177

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    19h 35m
    $113–182

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    25h 31m
    $157–310

Athens to Normal by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Bloomington via Atlanta Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 19h 35m.

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