There are 4 ways to get from Lisle to Normal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
3h 42m$48–64Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union StationBnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 56m$21–62Drive 111.4 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Normal111.4 mi
1h 56m$21–30Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 2m$34–57
Lisle to Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Normal is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Normal is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Normal. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Normal. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Lisle and Normal is 129 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lisle to Normal, including transfers.
Lisle to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Lisle to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lisle station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Normal is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $65 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisle to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Lisle to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Normal is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lisle to Normal.
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