What is the cheapest way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Great Lakes (Station) and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal. However, there are services departing from Great Lakes and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal?

The distance between Great Lakes (Station) and Normal is 157 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

How do I travel from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $18 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Lakes (Station) to Normal train from?

Great Lakes (Station) to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Great Lakes station.

Train or bus from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal?

The best way to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $18 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Great Lakes (Station) to Normal train arrive?

Great Lakes (Station) to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Lakes (Station) to Normal is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 41+ hotels available in Normal.

Great Lakes (Station) to Normal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Great Lakes (Station) 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 Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 16m
$18–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 10m
$53–72
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Normalcar 157.3 mi
2h 46m
$29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 18m
$38–59

Great Lakes (Station) to Normal by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Great Lakes (Station), IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Great Lakes to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Great Lakes to Watterson Commons via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 6h 10m.

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