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 43m.

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 43m 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. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Ann Arbor via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 $60 - $320.

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 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 $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Normal to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Normal to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

What is the time difference between Normal and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 12:47 PM in Normal and 1:47 PM 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 43m 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 138+ 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), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak StationWolverine
7h 33m
$63–314
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)BMI - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
8h 27m
$55–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
9h 30m
$74–198
Drive 342.3 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Ann Arbor342.3 mi
5h 43m
$63–91
Bus via Battle Creek (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Ann Arbor
13h 40m
$89–177
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
6h 53m
$67–364
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
7h 37m
$139–519

Normal to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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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 to Ann Arbor via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago in around 9h 30m.

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