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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Normal is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $80 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Normal. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Bloomington via Atlanta Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Raleigh Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.

How far is it from Durham to Normal?

The distance between Durham and Normal is 662 miles. The road distance is 762.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $140 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Durham to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Normal bus from?

Durham to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Normal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Normal?

The best way to get from Durham to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 25h 5m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 29h 14m.

Where does the Durham to Normal bus arrive?

Durham to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Durham and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind Durham. It is currently 7:58 AM in Durham and 6:58 AM in Normal.

Where does the Durham to Normal train arrive?

Durham to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Normal is 763 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Durham to Normal.

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

Book your Durham to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Durham to Normal - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Normal by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
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1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)RDU - BMI
7h 23m
$81–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
25h 5m
$148–294
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
29h 14m
$196–571
Drive 758.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Normal758.2 mi
13h 8m
$139–200
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)RDU - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
7h 48m
$100–506
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)RDU - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
8h 18m
$109–438
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)RDU - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
8h 29m
$250–566

Durham to Normal by bus

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25h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 657.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Bloomington via Atlanta Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 25h 5m.

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