What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Normal is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect to Normal. However, there are services departing from Golf Rd & Wa Pella Ave/Hunt Club Dr and arriving at Watterson Commons via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Prospect and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Normal. However, there are services departing from Mt. Prospect and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Mount Prospect to Normal?

The distance between Mount Prospect and Normal is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Prospect to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $18 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Mount Prospect to Normal?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Mount Prospect to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Prospect to Normal bus from?

Mount Prospect to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.

Where do I catch the Mount Prospect to Normal train from?

Mount Prospect to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mt. Prospect station.

Train or bus from Mount Prospect to Normal?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Normal is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $18 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Normal bus arrive?

Mount Prospect to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Normal train arrive?

Mount Prospect to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Mount Prospect to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Prospect to Normal is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Mount Prospect to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Mount Prospect to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 49m
$18–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 39m
$47–63
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from Mount Prospect to Normalcar 134.5 mi
2h 28m
$25–36
Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 12m
$37–261
Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 51m
$37–58
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
4h 13m
$181–430

Mount Prospect to Normal by train and foot

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Mt. Prospect to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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