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 56m.

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 56m 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-Normal and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Normal to Eau Claire?

The distance between Normal and Eau Claire is 457 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 $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 10h 42m 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-Normal station.

Bus or fly from Normal to Eau Claire?

The best way to get from Normal to Eau Claire is to bus via Madison which takes 11h 20m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 7h 9m.

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 56m to drive from Normal to Eau Claire.

Where can I stay near Eau Claire?

There are 135+ hotels available in Eau Claire.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Normal to Eau Claire by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, 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.

Train, bus via Madison
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 42m
$95–174
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane BMI - EAU
7h 9m
$46–321
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 28m
$168–364
Drive 365.7 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Eau Clairecar 365.7 mi
5h 56m
$67–97
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane DEC - EAU
6h 49m
$191–496
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 8m
$107–208
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 20m
$108–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
15h 55m
$135–242
Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane CMI - EAU
7h 37m
$76–368
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
7h 5m
$71–349

Normal to Eau Claire by train and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 42mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Normal to Eau Claire.

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Distance: 454.4 mi
Duration: 10h 42m

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. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) twice daily.

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