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How to get fromCincinnati to Normalby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Normal by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 20m
    $44–125

  2. Drive  277.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Normalcar car 277.4 mi
    4h 49m
    $51–74

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CVG - BMI
    6h 38m
    $82–552

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    10h 45m
    $94–135

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 6m
    $222–870

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 32m
    $224–404

Cincinnati to Normal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Bloomington-Normal via Cincinnati and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant Air fly from Covington (CVG) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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