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How to get fromMinneapolis to Normalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MSP - BMI
    6h 19m
    $73–433

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 13m
    $287–462

  3. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    12h 20m
    $97–150

  4. Drive  457.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Normalcar car 457.1 mi
    7h 27m
    $79–113

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 47m
    $292–920

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 33m
    $130–540

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 5m
    $185–745

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    14h 10m
    $131–216

Minneapolis to Normal by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Bloomington-Normal via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 13m.

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