There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 59m$83–208Drive 317.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Normalcar 317.2 mi
5h 24m$58–84Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus
11h 25m$88–137Fly
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane LAN - BMI
5h 44m$85–473Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
11h 45m$88–143
Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Normal is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Normal is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Normal. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Watterson Commons via South Haven, Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Normal. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Lansing and Normal is 336 miles. The road distance is 319 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Normal without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lansing to Normal, including transfers.
Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Normal is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $80 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 11h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $480 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Bloomington-Normal via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Watterson Commons via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop B, and Oakbrook Mall in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.
Normal is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:03 AM in Lansing and 1:03 AM in Normal.
Lansing to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Normal is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lansing to Normal.
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