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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Gurnee is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Gurnee?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave via Northwest Transportation Center, Golf Mill Station, Hawthorn Mall and College of Lake County. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Normal to Gurnee?

The distance between Normal and Gurnee is 166 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Normal to Gurnee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Gurnee bus from?

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

Train or bus from Normal to Gurnee?

The best way to get from Normal to Gurnee is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 208 bus and line 272 bus and line 574 bus and line 565 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Normal to Gurnee bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Gurnee?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Gurnee is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Normal to Gurnee.

Where can I stay near Gurnee?

There are 138+ hotels available in Gurnee.

Normal to Gurnee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 208 bus

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

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 OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 8m
$37–76
Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Gurneecar 159.5 mi
2h 48m
$30–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
8h 23m
$43–75
Bus, line 208 bus, line 272 bus, line 574 bus, line 565 bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Golf Mill Stationbus 208
3. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus 272
4. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus 574
5. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Avebus 565
8h 39m
$50–68

Normal to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Normal to Gurnee.

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, Golf Mill Station, Hawthorn Mall, and College of Lake County in around 8h 39m.

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