What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Eau Claire?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Eau Claire is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Eau Claire?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Eau Claire is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Eau Claire?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Eau Claire. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Normal to Eau Claire?

The distance between Normal and Eau Claire is 433 miles. The road distance is 367.9 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Eau Claire without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Eau Claire without a car is to train and bus via Madison which takes 10h 42m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Eau Claire?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Normal to Eau Claire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Eau Claire bus from?

Normal to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.

Where does the Normal to Eau Claire bus arrive?

Normal to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Eau Claire?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Eau Claire is 368 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Normal to Eau Claire.

Where can I stay near Eau Claire?

There are 46+ hotels available in Eau Claire.

Normal to Eau Claire - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Normal to Eau Claire by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)DEC - EAU
5h 58m
$191–486
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)ORD - EAU
6h 54m
$60–336
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
10h 42m
$78–156
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
13h 28m
Drive 365.7 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Eau Claire365.7 mi
5h 52m
$67–97
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)PIA - EAU
8h 10m
$75–365
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)ORD - CWA
3. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Eau Claire
7h 34m
$73–354
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 8m
$87–211
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 20m
$107–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
16h 10m

Normal to Eau Claire by train and bus

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10h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Uptown Station to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 11h 20m.

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