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

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

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  1. 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)plane plane RDU - BMI
    8h 1m
    $71–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    24h 35m
    $147–301

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    29h 14m
    $327–740

  4. Drive 758.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Normalcar car 758.2 mi
    13h 18m
    $139–200

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h
    $113–536

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 39m
    $132–383

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 41m
    $343–851

Durham to Normal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 24h 35m.

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