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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Normal is to bus which costs $160 - $360 and takes 31h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Normal is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $85 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Normal. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bloomington via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Normal. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Boston to Normal?

The distance between Boston and Normal is 947 miles. The road distance is 1090.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Normal without a car is to train which takes 25h 20m and costs $160 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Boston to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Normal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Boston to Normal train from?

Boston to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Normal?

The best way to get from Boston to Normal is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $1,000 and takes 25h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 31h 40m.

Where does the Boston to Normal bus arrive?

Boston to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 1:11 PM in Boston and 12:11 PM in Normal.

Where does the Boston to Normal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Normal is 1090 miles. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Boston to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Normal?

Book your Boston to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Normal?

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

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 45+ hotels available in Normal.

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

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

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Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
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1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)BOS - BMI
5h 42m
$87–416
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
25h 20m
$166–955
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtown
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
31h 40m
$162–358
Drive 1,084.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Normal1,084.1 mi
18h 26m
$198–286
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BOS - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
6h 49m
$127–570
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BOS - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
6h 29m
$107–486
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)BOS - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
7h 21m
$261–571

Boston to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 941.9 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 20m.

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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

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