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How to get fromNormal to Carthageby train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Carthage by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    6h 47m
  2. Drive 134.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Carthagecar car 134.2 mi
    2h 51m
    $25–36
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 36m
    $102–230

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Carthage, Hancock County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Carthage via Chicago Union Station and Fort Madison in around 7h 36m.

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