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

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Normal is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Columbia St & 2nd St, Purdue Memorial Union and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Normal. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Normal?

The distance between Indianapolis and Normal is 321 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Normal without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $45 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Normal bus from?

Indianapolis to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Normal train from?

Indianapolis to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Indianapolis to Normal?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Normal is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $45 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Lafayette, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $370 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Normal bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:14 PM in Indianapolis and 3:14 PM in Normal.

Where does the Indianapolis to Normal train arrive?

Indianapolis to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Normal is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Indianapolis to Normal.

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

Book your Indianapolis to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Indianapolis to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Indianapolis to Normal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 58m
$49–272
Drive 170.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Normalcar 170.8 mi
2h 59m
$32–45
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus
8h 20m
$115–178
Fly
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane IND - BMI
6h 43m
$58–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
9h 30m
$66–116

Indianapolis to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.3 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Watterson Commons via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, Purdue Memorial Union, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 8h 20m.

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