What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Fox Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Fox Lake is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Fox Lake?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Fox Lake is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Fox Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Fox Lake. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Route 12/Grand via Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Fox Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Fox Lake. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Fox Lake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Normal to Fox Lake?

The distance between Normal and Fox Lake is 175 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Fox Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Fox Lake without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Fox Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Normal to Fox Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Fox Lake bus from?

Normal to Fox Lake bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Fox Lake train from?

Normal to Fox Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Normal to Fox Lake?

The best way to get from Normal to Fox Lake is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 607 bus and line 550 bus and line 806 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Normal to Fox Lake bus arrive?

Normal to Fox Lake bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.

Where does the Normal to Fox Lake train arrive?

Normal to Fox Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Fox Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Fox Lake is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Normal to Fox Lake.

Where can I stay near Fox Lake?

There are 87+ hotels available in Fox Lake.

Normal to Fox Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 607 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Fox Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
4h 53m
$40–81
Drive 152.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Fox Lakecar 152.5 mi
3h 3m
$28–41
Bus, line 607 bus, line 550 bus, line 806 bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 607
3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
4. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Route 12/Grandbus 806
7h 30m
$49–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Edgebrook to Fox Laketrain
5h 31m
$35–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
8h 18m
$43–75

Normal to Fox Lake by train

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Fox Lake via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Route 12/Grand via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 7h 30m.

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