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

The cheapest way to get from Carpentersville to Normal is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpentersville to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Carpentersville and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpentersville to Normal. However, there are services departing from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. and arriving at Watterson Commons via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Carpentersville to Normal?

The distance between Carpentersville and Normal is 168 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carpentersville to Normal without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $21 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Carpentersville to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpentersville to Normal bus from?

Carpentersville to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Train or bus from Carpentersville to Normal?

The best way to get from Carpentersville to Normal is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $21 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Carpentersville to Normal bus arrive?

Carpentersville to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Can I drive from Carpentersville to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpentersville to Normal is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Carpentersville to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Carpentersville to Normal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Carpentersville to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union StationMd-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
5h 15m
$22–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
5h 44m
$49–66
Drive 133.6 mi
1. Drive from Carpentersville to Normal133.6 mi
2h 35m
$25–36
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 44m
$36–251
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
8h 20m
$40–65

Carpentersville to Normal by bus and train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Bloomington-Normal via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2, Elgin, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. to Watterson Commons via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 5h 44m.

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