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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Normal is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Normal is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Normal. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Bloomington via South Haven, Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Lansing to Normal?

The distance between Lansing and Normal is 337 miles. The road distance is 319 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Normal without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $75 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Lansing to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Normal bus from?

Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Normal?

The best way to get from Lansing to Normal is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Lansing to Normal bus arrive?

Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 1:10 AM in Lansing and 12:10 AM in Normal.

Can I drive from Lansing to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Normal is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lansing to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 26m
$75–178
Bus via Champaign
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
11h 5m
$56–105
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Normalcar 317.2 mi
5h 24m
$58–84
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane LAN - BMI
6h 15m
$91–569
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
14h 10m
$87–169

Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.1 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Bloomington-Normal via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Bloomington via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 5m.

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