There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 44m$22–78Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
4h 44m$47–63Drive 141.4 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Grove to Normal141.4 mi
2h 29m$26–38Line 604 bus, line 600 bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 5m$36–250Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 42m$40–64Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
4h 23m$175–429
Buffalo Grove to Normal by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Grove to Normal. However, there are services departing from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen and arriving at Watterson Commons via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Buffalo Grove and Normal is 153 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $22 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Buffalo Grove to Normal, including transfers.
Buffalo Grove to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Normal is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $22 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.
Buffalo Grove to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Grove to Normal is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Buffalo Grove to Normal.
What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Bloomington-Normal via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cumberland to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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