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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Normal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Normal is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130.

How far is it from Carbondale to Normal?

The distance between Carbondale and Normal is 233 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Normal without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Carbondale to Normal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Normal is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Carbondale to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 71+ hotels available in Normal.

Carbondale to Normal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Normal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S / ...
4h 44m
$59–128
Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Normalcar 204.3 mi
4h 46m
$38–54
Fly, train
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
5h 55m
$150–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 28m
$53–147

Carbondale to Normal by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Normal. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the bus to Bloomington-Normal. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Normal in around 4h 46m.

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