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, MI and arriving at Bloomington via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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 57m and costs $40 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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, MI 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 57m and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 14h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 10h.

Where does the East Lansing to Normal bus arrive?

East Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 7:59 AM in East Lansing and 6:59 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 40+ hotels available in Normal.

East Lansing to Normal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from East Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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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 57m
$44–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
14h 45m
$86–156
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
10h
$87–465

East Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 57mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.6 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Bloomington-Normal via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to Bloomington via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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