What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Grinnell?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Grinnell is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Grinnell?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Grinnell is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Normal to Grinnell?

The distance between Normal and Grinnell is 426 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Grinnell without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Grinnell without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $90 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Grinnell?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Normal to Grinnell, including transfers.

Can I drive from Normal to Grinnell?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Grinnell is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Normal to Grinnell.

Where can I stay near Grinnell?

There are 17+ hotels available in Grinnell.

Normal to Grinnell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Grinnell by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
10h 53m
$93–180
Drive 251.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Grinnellcar 251.9 mi
4h 18m
$46–67
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
12h 38m
$106–172
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
14h
$96–174

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Normal to Grinnell.

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Distance: 423.9 mi
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Watterson Commons to Grinnell via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, LaSalle, Chicago Bus Station, and Grinnell in around 12h 38m.

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