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 21m.

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 21m 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 Lansing, MI and arriving at Bloomington via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

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 7h 59m and costs $45 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Normal?

The best way to get from Lansing to Normal is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $45 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $460 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Lansing to Normal bus arrive?

Lansing to Normal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:17 AM in Lansing and 4:17 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 21m to drive from Lansing to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Lansing to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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)
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1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
7h 59m
$49–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
14h 10m
$91–180
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Normal317.2 mi
5h 21m
$58–84
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)LAN - BMI
5h 37m
$81–459
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
10h 18m
$80–169
Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)LAN - PIA
2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
6h 17m
$104–504

Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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 Lansing, MI to Bloomington via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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