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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Normal. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Watterson Commons via Rosemont CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Normal. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Elgin to Normal?

The distance between Elgin and Normal is 161 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Elgin to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Normal bus from?

Elgin to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Normal train from?

Elgin to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Normal?

The best way to get from Elgin to Normal is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Elgin to Normal bus arrive?

Elgin to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Where does the Elgin to Normal train arrive?

Elgin to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Normal is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Elgin to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Elgin to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union StationMd-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 15m
$21–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
4h 39m
$49–65
Drive 127.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Normal127.8 mi
2h 27m
$24–34
Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
3h 57m
$36–270
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 15m
$35–59
Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
3h 56m
$180–449

Elgin to Normal by train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Watterson Commons via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 39m.

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