What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Normal is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Normal?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Normal is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Normal. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Bloomington via South Haven, Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Normal?

The distance between East Lansing and Normal is 335 miles. The road distance is 323 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Normal without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $75 - $200.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Normal?

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

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Normal bus from?

East Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Normal?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Normal is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the East Lansing to Normal bus arrive?

East Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 8:34 AM in East Lansing and 7:34 AM in Normal.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Normal is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from East Lansing to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

East Lansing to Normal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 58m
$75–191
Bus via Champaign
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
11h 40m
$57–107
Drive 321.1 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Normalcar 321.1 mi
5h 29m
$59–85
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane LAN - BMI
6h 19m
$97–575
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
14h 45m
$93–171

East Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Bloomington-Normal via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Bloomington via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 40m.

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