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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Normal by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly 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)plane plane LAX - BMI
    9h 39m
    $112–474

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    46h 35m
    $164–375

  3. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    47h 14m
    $217–620

  4. Drive 1,927.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Normalcar car 1,927.1 mi
    31h 58m
    $352–508

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 24m
    $115–426

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 24m
    $221–826

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 12m
    $138–566

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $230–550

Los Angeles to Normal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines 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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