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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Normal to Indianapolis?

The distance between Normal and Indianapolis is 321 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Normal to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Indianapolis bus from?

Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Indianapolis train from?

Normal to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train, bus or fly from Normal to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Normal to Indianapolis is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $370 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Normal to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

What is the time difference between Normal and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 8:08 AM in Normal and 9:08 AM in Indianapolis.

Where does the Normal to Indianapolis train arrive?

Normal to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Indianapolis is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Normal to Indianapolis.

How do I get a train ticket from Normal to Indianapolis?

Book your Normal to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Indianapolis?

Book your Normal to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 852+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Normal to Indianapolis - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 13m
$44–106
Drive 170.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Indianapoliscar 170.3 mi
3h
$32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
8h 40m
$71–143
Fly
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BMI - IND
6h 28m
$53–363
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
3. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
11h 29m
$131–157

Normal to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)

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8h 13mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 319.3 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago in around 8h 40m.

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