There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst to Normal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 25m$47–62Drive 122.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmhurst to Normalcar 122.9 mi
2h 10m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43mBus via Madison & Canal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 45m$32–67
Elmhurst to Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Normal is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Normal. However, there are services departing from York/Second/Palmer and arriving at Watterson Commons via Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Normal. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Normal is 125 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Elmhurst to Normal, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Elmhurst to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Normal is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmhurst to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Elmhurst to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Normal is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Elmhurst to Normal.
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