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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Aurora is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Aurora is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Aurora?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Aurora?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Normal to Aurora?

The distance between Normal and Aurora is 162 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $19 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Normal to Aurora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Aurora bus from?

Normal to Aurora bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Aurora train from?

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

Train or bus from Normal to Aurora?

The best way to get from Normal to Aurora is to train which takes 4h and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Normal to Aurora bus arrive?

Normal to Aurora bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.

Where does the Normal to Aurora train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Aurora is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Normal to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 108+ hotels available in Aurora.

Normal to Aurora - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Aurora by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
4h
$19–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
5h 33m
$48–65
Drive 105 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Auroracar 105 mi
2h 3m
$20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Downers Grove Metrabus 834
4h 29m
$23–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
7h 25m
$36–47

Normal to Aurora by train

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Map of how to get from Normal to Aurora.

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 4h. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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