What is the cheapest way to get from Barrington to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Barrington to Normal is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrington to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Barrington to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Barrington and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Barrington to Normal. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Barrington to Normal?

The distance between Barrington and Normal is 157 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

How do I travel from Barrington to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Barrington to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $18 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Barrington to Normal?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Barrington to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrington to Normal train from?

Barrington to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.

Train or bus from Barrington to Normal?

The best way to get from Barrington to Normal is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $18 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Barrington to Normal train arrive?

Barrington to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Barrington to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrington to Normal is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Barrington to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 36+ hotels available in Normal.

Barrington to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Barrington to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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

Train
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1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 8m
$18–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 25m
$50–68
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from Barrington to Normalcar 134.5 mi
2h 38m
$25–36
Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 31m
$38–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 10m
$38–59
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
4h 32m
$177–431

Barrington to Normal by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Barrington, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Barrington to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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