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

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There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BMI - CLT
    6h 26m
    $74–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 25m
    $129–257

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 38m
    $364–823

  4. Drive 734.1 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Charlottecar car 734.1 mi
    12h 44m
    $134–194

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    6h 19m
    $111–522

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    7h 9m
    $129–461

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane STL - CLT
    7h 1m
    $329–528

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 48m
    $120–275

Normal to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Charlotte Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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