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How to get fromLos Angeles to Normalby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Normal by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeLAX - BMI
    8h 17m
    $111–451

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington/NormalbusDenver
    42h 47m
    $239–409

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    46h 35m
    $185–371

  4. Drive 1,927 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Normalcar1,927 mi
    31h 48m
    $352–508

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeLAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 14m
    $260–723

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 23m
    $114–430

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 7m
    $140–543

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeBUR - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 18m
    $415–870

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 12m
    $135–610

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-NormaltrainTexas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $210–700

Los Angeles to Normal by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 46h 35m.

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