There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Lombard by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain Up-W
3h 39m$18–57Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
3h 44m$47–64Drive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Normal to Lombardcar 120.1 mi
2h 6m$22–32Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 59m$38–56
Normal to Lombard by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lombard is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Lombard is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Westmore-Meyers/Washington via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Normal and Lombard is 145 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Lombard without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $17 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Normal to Lombard, including transfers.
Normal to Lombard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Lombard is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $17 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lombard via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $13–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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 Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Lombard bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Normal to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lombard is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Normal to Lombard.
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