There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Normal by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)MIA - BMI
7h 3m$81–391Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)FLL - BMI
8h 7m$59–286Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
30h 50m$170–326Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
2d 1h$271–826Drive 1,285.9 mi
- Drive from Miami to Normal1,285.9 mi
21h 55m$235–339
Miami to Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Normal is to fly which costs $55 - $290 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Bloomington via Atlanta Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Miami and Normal is 1145 miles. The road distance is 1293.4 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Miami to Normal, including transfers.
Miami to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 30h 50m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $850 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Bloomington via Atlanta Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 30h 50m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Miami International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $80–140
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Normal is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 7:24 PM in Miami and 6:24 PM in Normal.
Miami to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Normal is 1293 miles. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Miami to Normal.
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