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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Normal is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Normal. However, there are services departing from State St & 3rd St and arriving at Watterson Commons via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Normal. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Geneva to Normal?

The distance between Geneva and Normal is 161 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $20 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Geneva to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Normal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Normal train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Normal?

The best way to get from Geneva to Normal is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $20 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Geneva to Normal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Normal train arrive?

Geneva to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Normal is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Geneva to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Geneva to Normal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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 Geneva to Chicago OTCUp-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 19m
$20–71
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
6h 10m
$49–66
Drive 114.5 mi
1. Drive from Geneva to Normal114.5 mi
2h 15m
$21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCUp-W
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 21m
$41–64

Geneva to Normal by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Geneva to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Watterson Commons via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 10m.

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