There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Geneva by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to GenevaUp-W
4h 6m$20–58Bus, line 554 bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield MallPeoria line
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4554
6h 46m$48–66Drive 114.6 mi
- Drive from Normal to Geneva114.6 mi
2h 16m$21–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to GenevaUp-W
7h 25m$36–51
Normal to Geneva by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Geneva is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at 3rd St & James St via Northwest Transportation Center and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Normal and Geneva is 161 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $20 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Normal to Geneva, including transfers.
Normal to Geneva bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $20 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 554 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Geneva via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to 3rd St & James St via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 6h 46m.
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 Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
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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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Geneva bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Normal to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Geneva is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Normal to Geneva.
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