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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Cary is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Cary is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Cary?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Cary. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Cary via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Normal to Cary?

The distance between Normal and Cary is 164 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Cary without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $20 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Normal to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Cary train from?

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

Train or bus from Normal to Cary?

The best way to get from Normal to Cary is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $20 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Normal to Cary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Cary is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Normal to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 140+ hotels available in Cary.

Normal to Cary - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to CaryUp-Nw
4h 10m
$21–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield MallPeoria line
6h 18m
$48–65
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Cary140 mi
2h 50m
$26–37
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Cary
4h 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to CaryUp-Nw
7h 31m
$39–62
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Cary
4h 34m

Normal to Cary by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Cary, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Cary via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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