What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal. However, there are services departing from Chicago & Paulina and arriving at Watterson Commons via Pulaski & Chicago, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal?

The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Normal is 130 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

Where do I catch the Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal bus from?

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.

Train or bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal?

The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $22 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus via Oakbrook Mall, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal bus arrive?

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.

Can I drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal

Q: How long does it take to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal, including transfers.

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 46m
$22–60
Bus via Oakbrook Mall
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
4h 54m
$49–65
Drive 130.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal130.8 mi
2h 19m
$24–35
Subway, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the subway from Division to Logan Square
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 4m
$36–271
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
6h 21m
$32–55
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
4h 3m
$180–450

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 129 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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