There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Elburn by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
4h 28m$21–58Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
5h 43m$47–64Drive 111 mi
- Drive from Normal to Elburn111 mi
2h 12m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
7h 48m$36–54
Normal to Elburn by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Elburn is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Elburn is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Elburn. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Normal and Elburn is 169 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Elburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $20 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Normal to Elburn, including transfers.
Normal to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Elburn is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $20 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 43m.
Normal to Elburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Elburn is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Normal to Elburn.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Elburn via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 4h 28m. 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.
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
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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/
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