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How to get fromNormal to Hartfordby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Hartford by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane BMI - BDL
    6h 31m
    $92–495

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 10m
    $277–823

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    28h 8m
    $154–294

  4. Drive 962 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Hartfordcar car 962 mi
    17h 38m
    $176–254

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    6h 30m
    $134–673

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    7h 22m
    $107–472

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    32h 9m
    $232–467

Normal to Hartford by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Hartford Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Springfield in around 24h 10m.

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