What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Normal to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Normal and Ann Arbor is 368 miles. The road distance is 344.3 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $100 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Normal to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Ann Arbor bus from?

Normal to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Ann Arbor train from?

Normal to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Normal to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Normal to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Normal to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Normal to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Normal and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 9:55 AM in Normal and 10:55 AM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Normal to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Normal to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Ann Arbor is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Normal to Ann Arbor.

How do I get a train ticket from Normal to Ann Arbor?

Book your Normal to Ann Arbor train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Ann Arbor?

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

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 106+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Normal to Ann Arbor - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 33m
$101–226
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BMI - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 37m
$60–381
Bus via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
9h 48m
$129–206
Drive 342.3 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Ann Arborcar 342.3 mi
5h 46m
$63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
11h 50m
$65–147
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 57m
$99–532
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 46m
$167–471

Normal to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Normal to Ann Arbor.

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Distance: 366.2 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 48m.

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