There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Aurora University 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 59m$22–62Drive 104.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Aurora University104.4 mi
2h 2m$20–28Bus, line 530 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
- Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Galena Blvd & Elmwood Dr530
6h 14m$48–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AuroraBnsf
8h 40m$35–54
Normal to Aurora University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Aurora University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Aurora University is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Aurora University. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Galena Blvd & Elmwood Dr via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Normal and Aurora University is 165 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Aurora University without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Normal to Aurora University, including transfers.
Normal to Aurora University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
The best way to get from Normal to Aurora University is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 530 bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 14m.
Normal to Aurora University bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Aurora University is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Normal to Aurora University.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Aurora University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Aurora University via Chicago Union Station, Aurora, Aurora Transportation Center Bay C, and Galena Blvd & Elmwood Dr in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Aurora University via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center, Naperville Metra, and Galena Blvd & Elmwood Dr in around 6h 14m.
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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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Naperville Metra to Galena Blvd & Elmwood Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1
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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