There are 2 ways to get from Normal to Charleston by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Charleston is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Charleston is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $27.
The distance between Normal and Charleston is 109 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Charleston without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Normal to Charleston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Charleston is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Normal to Charleston.
There are 14+ hotels available in Charleston.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Normal to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from Normal to Charleston in around 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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