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How to get fromBranson to Normalby taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Branson to Normal by taxi, bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Branson to Springfield CU Transit Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 29m
    $126–223

  2. Drive 413.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Branson to Normalcar car 413.1 mi
    6h 59m
    $76–109

  3. Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfieldshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SGF - BMI
    8h 58m
    $104–514

  4. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane XNA - BMI
    8h 15m
    $103–495

  5. Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfieldshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 55m
    $96–476

  6. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 4m
    $95–467

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Branson to Normal. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield CU Transit Center, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Branson to Normal in around 6h 59m.

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