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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Normal by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CLT - BMI
    7h 2m
    $83–453

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    20h 5m
    $132–261

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    32h 11m
    $354–822

  4. Drive  734.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Normalcar car 734.3 mi
    12h 45m
    $134–194

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 38m
    $154–472

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 35m
    $140–650

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 6m
    $104–475

  8. Bus via New Paris

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Richmond, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    20h 20m
    $92–240

Charlotte to Normal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station in around 20h 5m.

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