What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Normal is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Normal is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $60 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Nashville to Normal?

The distance between Nashville and Normal is 463 miles. The road distance is 382.9 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Normal?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Nashville to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Normal bus from?

Nashville to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Nashville to Normal?

The best way to get from Nashville to Normal is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Nashville to Normal bus arrive?

Nashville to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Normal is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Nashville to Normal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Normal?

Book your Nashville to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Nashville to Normal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 40m
$79–115
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane BNA - BMI
6h 38m
$63–383
Drive 380.7 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Normalcar 380.7 mi
7h 15m
$70–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
9h 49m
$85–183
Bus, train via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 13m
$82–203
Bus via Louisville
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
11h 10m
$84–151
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BNA - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 53m
$100–485
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BNA - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 5m
$130–425
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BNA - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 23m
$129–477

Nashville to Normal by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 40mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nashville to Normal.

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Distance: 460.5 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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