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How to get fromNormal to Jefferson Cityby train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, taxi or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    5h 37m
    $45–90

  2. Drive 257.7 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Jefferson Citycar car 257.7 mi
    4h 46m
    $47–68

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

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BMI - COU
    7h 46m
    $146–451

  4. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CMI - COU
    7h 46m
    $179–495

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DEC - COU
    6h 21m
    $286–616

  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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    6h 17m
    $149–449

Normal to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day.

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