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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Boston is to bus which costs $180 - $320 and takes 30h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Boston is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Boston. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Boston via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Boston. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.

How far is it from Normal to Boston?

The distance between Normal and Boston is 947 miles. The road distance is 1068.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Boston without a car is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $95 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Normal to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Boston bus from?

Normal to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Boston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Normal to Boston?

The best way to get from Normal to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $420 and takes 25h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 30h 17m.

Where does the Normal to Boston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Normal and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 9:05 PM in Normal and 10:05 PM in Boston.

Where does the Normal to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Boston is 1068 miles. It takes approximately 19h 29m to drive from Normal to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Normal to Boston?

Book your Normal to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Boston?

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BMI - BOS
6h 32m
$101–501
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 21m
$99–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
30h 17m
$182–318
Drive 1,062.2 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Bostoncar 1,062.2 mi
19h 29m
$194–280
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
6h 39m
$129–459
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
5h 55m
$127–648
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane STL - BOS
6h 58m
$260–659

Normal to Boston by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

25h 21mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Normal to Boston.

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Distance: 941.4 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 21m.

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