There are 5 ways to get from Grayslake to Normal by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union StationMd-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 20m$20–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union StationMd-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 26m$38–61Drive 154.8 mi
- Drive from Grayslake to Normal154.8 mi
2h 50m$29–41Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 25m$37–254Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
4h 42m$176–433
Grayslake to Normal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grayslake to Normal is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Grayslake to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Grayslake to Normal. However, there are services departing from Grayslake and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Grayslake and Normal is 166 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grayslake to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $20 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Grayslake to Normal, including transfers.
Grayslake to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Grayslake station.
Grayslake to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grayslake to Normal is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Grayslake to Normal.
There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.
What companies run services between Grayslake, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Grayslake to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 20m.
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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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Grayslake to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- 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
- $17–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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