There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2h 19m$17–55Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Washington & Lasalle60
4h 46m$50–66Drive 131.8 mi
- Drive from Normal to Chicago Loop131.8 mi
2h 18m$25–35Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
3h 21m$33–236Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
5h 49m$33–47Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 5m$173–411Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
3h 59m$67–305Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PIA - ORD
4h 33m$62–310
Normal to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Normal and Chicago Loop is 124 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $17 - $55.
The train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Normal to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Washington & Lasalle via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Cermak Rd & 54th Ave, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal in around 4h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Washington & Lasalle
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $23–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Red Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-827-9707
CiRyde
- Phone
- +1 309-828-0123
- Website
- ciryde.com
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Normal to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Chicago Loop is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Normal to Chicago Loop.
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