There are 12 ways to get from Newark to Normal by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane EWR - BMI
7h 20m$73–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
19h 27m$138–255Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
24h 46m$291–651Drive 860.1 mi
- Drive from Newark to Normalcar 860.1 mi
15h 7m$157–227Fly Laguardia Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane LGA - BMI
8h 22m$96–467Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 57m$99–375Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
8h 43m$128–569Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane EWR - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
8h 34m$325–653Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane EWR - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
8h 56m$95–338Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
9h 12m$107–406Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
20h 35m$151–289Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
30h 56m$337–744
Newark to Normal by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Normal is to bus and train which costs $130 - $260 and takes 19h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
The distance between Newark and Normal is 790 miles. The road distance is 865.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 27m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Newark to Normal, including transfers.
Newark to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Normal is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 24h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 20h 35m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Bloomington-Normal via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–260
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Normal is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 9:45 AM in Newark and 8:45 AM in Normal.
Newark to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Normal is 865 miles. It takes approximately 15h 7m to drive from Newark to Normal.
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