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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Normal. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Evanston to Normal?

The distance between Evanston and Normal is 137 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $17 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Evanston to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Normal bus from?

Evanston to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dodge Station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Normal train from?

Evanston to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Normal?

The best way to get from Evanston to Normal is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $17 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Evanston to Normal bus arrive?

Evanston to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.

Where does the Evanston to Normal train arrive?

Evanston to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Normal is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Evanston to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Evanston to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 33m
$17–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 22m
$47–63
Drive 140.6 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Normalcar 140.6 mi
2h 36m
$26–38
Subway, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 37m
$36–261
Bus via LaSalle/Van Buren (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 49m
$32–70
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
4h 38m
$180–430

Evanston to Normal by train and foot (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–220 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Watterson Commons via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 22m.

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