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How to get fromBuffalo to Normalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane BUF - BMI
    6h 49m
    $115–731

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    18h
    $87–185

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    14h 48m
    $92–349

  4. Drive 634.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Normalcar car 634.8 mi
    10h 49m
    $116–168

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BUF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    7h 25m
    $148–775

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 16m
    $97–623

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 59m
    $120–788

Buffalo to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Bloomington-Normal via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 48m.

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