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 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 336 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 $85 - $160 and takes 14h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $480 and takes 9h 56m.

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 8:18 PM in Lansing and 7:18 PM 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 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Lansing to Normal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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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 / ...
7h 59m
$45–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
14h 10m
$86–155
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
9h 56m
$86–479

Lansing to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.4 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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