There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
5h 2m$22–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
8h 22m$37–57Drive 159.5 mi
- Drive from Normal to Gurnee159.5 mi
2h 47m$30–42
Normal to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Gurnee is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Normal and Gurnee is 165 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $21 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Normal to Gurnee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Gurnee is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Normal to Gurnee.
There are 135+ hotels available in Gurnee.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 2m.
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 Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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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