There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
5h 27m$43–129Drive 206.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Normal206.7 mi
3h 53m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
9h 34m$44–101Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
6h 20m$59–305Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
7h 18m$75–127Fly South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)SBN - BMI
4h 34m$108–438Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
6h 38m$198–484
Elkhart to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Normal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Normal. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Bloomington via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Elkhart and Normal is 225 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Normal without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Elkhart to Normal, including transfers.
Elkhart to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
Elkhart to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Normal is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 9h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Bloomington via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 34m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Normal is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 8:18 PM in Elkhart and 7:18 PM in Normal.
Elkhart to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Normal is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Elkhart to Normal.
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