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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Normal is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Normal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Bloomington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Normal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Illinois to Normal?

The distance between Illinois and Normal is 124 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Illinois to Normal without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $260.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Normal bus from?

Illinois to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Normal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Illinois to Normal?

The best way to get from Illinois to Normal is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $250 and takes 4h.

Where does the Illinois to Normal bus arrive?

Illinois to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington station.

Where does the Illinois to Normal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Illinois to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Normal is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Illinois to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from Illinois to Normal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Normal?

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Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 45+ hotels available in Normal.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
1h 58m
$18–260
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
4h 55m
$35–70
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Normal131.1 mi
2h 18m
$24–35
Fly
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h
$34–246

Illinois to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–260 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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