What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Normal is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Normal is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Normal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Normal?

The distance between Kansas City and Normal is 438 miles. The road distance is 374.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Normal without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $65 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Normal?

The train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal takes 8h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Normal train from?

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

Train or fly from Kansas City to Normal?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Normal is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $480 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Kansas City to Normal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansas City to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Normal is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Kansas City to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Normal?

Book your Kansas City to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 40+ hotels available in Normal.

Kansas City to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Normal by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 52m
$65–220
Drive 372.3 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Normalcar 372.3 mi
6h 27m
$68–99
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane MCI - BMI
6h 49m
$81–471
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h
$96–558
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 31m
$148–873
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 12m
$200–763

Kansas City to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 435.2 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $65–220 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 4 times a day.

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