What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Normal is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Normal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Multi-Modal Facility and arriving at Watterson Commons. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Normal. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Normal?

The distance between Des Plaines and Normal is 133 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $45 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Normal?

The bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Normal bus from?

Des Plaines to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Normal train from?

Des Plaines to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.

Train, bus or fly from Des Plaines to Normal?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Normal is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $270 and takes 3h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Normal bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.

Where does the Des Plaines to Normal train arrive?

Des Plaines to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Normal is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Des Plaines to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 45+ hotels available in Normal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Normal by bus, train (Amtrak), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
2h 30m
$45–60
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 42m
$21–266
Drive 133.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Normal133.7 mi
2h 19m
$25–36
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 28m
$31–231
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 21m
$170–410

Des Plaines to Normal by bus

4Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 42m.

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