There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2h 19m$17–55Bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
4h 41m$50–66Drive 130.8 mi
- Drive from Normal to Chicago Union Station130.8 mi
2h 17m$24–35Fly 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 33m$32–226Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
5h 44m$30–45Taxi 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 16m$173–401Bus 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
4h 10m$68–295
Normal to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 Union Station is 124 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Normal to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
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
- $17–40
- 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
- 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 Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Normal to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Chicago Union Station is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Normal to Chicago Union Station.
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