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.

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 $95 - $220.

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 Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak 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 $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the East Lansing to Normal bus arrive?

East Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 9:24 PM in East Lansing and 8:24 PM 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to Normal?

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Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 41+ hotels available in Normal.

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

Q: 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 WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Watterson Commons via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, 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
$96–211
Drive 321.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Normalcar 321.1 mi
5h 29m
$59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
10h 4m
$129–190
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane LAN - BMI
5h 43m
$87–465
Bus via South Haven
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
12h 55m
$68–135

East Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest 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 WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Watterson Commons via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Oakbrook Mall in around 10h 4m.

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