There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Aurora by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AuroraBnsf
4h$20–59Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
5h 33m$48–65Drive 105 mi
- Drive from Normal to Aurora105 mi
2h 2m$20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AuroraBnsf
7h 25m$33–49
Normal to Aurora by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Aurora is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Aurora is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $28.
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.
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.
The distance between Normal and Aurora is 162 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $20 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Normal to Aurora, including transfers.
Normal to Aurora bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Aurora is to train which takes 4h and costs $20 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 33m.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Aurora bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Normal to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Aurora is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Normal to Aurora.
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