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How to get fromNormal to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from Normal to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBMI - SAN
    8h 48m
    $153–706

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    10h 6m
    $110–416

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to GalesburgbusIndianapolis
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    43h 43m
    $220–527

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    45h 55m
    $165–448

  5. Drive 1,929.8 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Los Angelescar1,929.8 mi
    31h 46m
    $353–509

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    9h 12m
    $122–401

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    8h 37m
    $190–853

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSTL - SAN
    8h 59m
    $387–544

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    9h 30m
    $138–558

  10. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSTL - LAX
    9h 52m
    $265–569

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    9h 36m
    $170–750

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $160–300

Normal to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Los Angeles Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 55m.

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