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

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to Normal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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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)planeMSP - BMI
    6h 13m
    $69–415

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    13h 16m
    $63–204

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    11h 45m
    $79–278

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsbusPeoria line
    11h 45m
    $99–200

  5. Drive 457.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Normalcar457.1 mi
    7h 22m
    $84–121

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeMSP - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    7h 54m
    $97–460

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    6h 42m
    $172–454

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    6h 33m
    $93–497

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 6m
    $232–667

Minneapolis to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Bloomington-Normal via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 45m.

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