There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Lemont by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lemont is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Lemont is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Lemont. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lemont via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Normal and Lemont is 117 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Lemont without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Normal to Lemont, including transfers.
Normal to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Lemont is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 39m.
Normal to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lemont is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Normal to Lemont.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grove twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lemont via Joliet Gateway Center and Joliet in around 2h 39m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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