There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Lake Zurich by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
3h 20m$75–100Drive 143.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Lake Zurichcar 143.2 mi
2h 34m$27–38Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain Up-Nw
4h 14m$64–108Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain
4h 38m$50–241
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lake Zurich is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Lake Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Lake Zurich. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Woodfield Mall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Lake Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Barrington via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Normal and Lake Zurich is 146 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Lake Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Normal to Lake Zurich, including transfers.
Normal to Lake Zurich bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Lake Zurich train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Lake Zurich is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lake Zurich, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lake Zurich via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Barrington in around 4h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Barrington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Lake Zurich bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Normal to Lake Zurich train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lake Zurich is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Normal to Lake Zurich.
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