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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Normal is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $17 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Normal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Bloomington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Normal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Chicago to Normal?

The distance between Chicago and Normal is 124 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Normal without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $17 - $55.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Normal bus from?

Chicago to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Normal train from?

Chicago to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Normal?

The best way to get from Chicago to Normal is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $250 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Chicago to Normal bus arrive?

Chicago to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington station.

Where does the Chicago to Normal train arrive?

Chicago to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Normal is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chicago to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Normal?

Book your Chicago to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Normal?

Book your Chicago to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
1h 58m
$17–55
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
4h 55m
$35–55
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Normal131.1 mi
2h 18m
$24–35
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
3h 59m
$34–246
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
3h 57m
$172–425

Chicago to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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