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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Normal is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Normal is to fly and train which takes 7h 49m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Denver to Normal. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.

How far is it from Denver to Normal?

The distance between Denver and Normal is 868 miles. The road distance is 915 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 3m and costs $180 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Denver to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Normal bus from?

Denver to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where do I catch the Denver to Normal train from?

Denver to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train, bus or fly from Denver to Normal?

The best way to get from Denver to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 21h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Denver to Normal bus arrive?

Denver to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Normal?

Normal is 1h ahead of Denver. It is currently 3:55 AM in Denver and 4:55 AM in Normal.

Where does the Denver to Normal train arrive?

Denver to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Denver to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Normal is 915 miles. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Denver to Normal.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Denver to Normal - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Denver to Normal by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DEN - BMI
7h 58m
$96–441
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
20h 3m
$181–365
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
21h 38m
$311–687
Drive 909.7 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Normalcar 909.7 mi
16h 18m
$166–240
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DEN - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
8h
$173–808
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DEN - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 49m
$133–553
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
8h 13m
$107–430
Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DEN - PIA
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
3. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
9h 6m
$118–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
22h 50m
$172–327

Denver to Normal by bus and train

13Weekly Services

20h 3mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 862.5 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 38m.

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