There are 10 ways to get from Normal to Long Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BMI - LGA
6h 16m$71–391Bus via Jay St-MetroTech
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York City ChinatownFlixBus N2640
21h 18m$137–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationLake Shore Limited / ...
23h 54m$157–512Drive 873.5 mi
- Drive from Normal to Brooklyn873.5 mi
15h 27m$160–231Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BMI - EWR
7h 54m$81–380Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ORD - LGA
6h 17m$74–317Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)MDW - LGA
5h 45m$93–478Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ORD - JFK
6h 27m$819–1,057Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ORD - EWR
7h 34m$109–336Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421
23h 25m$127–231
Normal to Long Island by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Long Island is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 23h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Long Island is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Hoyt St via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
The distance between Normal and Long Island is 800 miles. The road distance is 878.6 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Long Island without a car is to bus via Jay St-MetroTech which takes 21h 18m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Normal to Long Island, including transfers.
Normal to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Long Island is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Jay St-MetroTech, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 21h 18m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 23h 54m.
Long Island is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 5:06 PM in Normal and 6:06 PM in Long Island.
Normal to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Jay St-MetroTech via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, New York City Chinatown, and East Broadway in around 21h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Laguardia Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Newark Liberty International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Laguardia Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Newark Liberty International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
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
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Long Island is 879 miles. It takes approximately 15h 27m to drive from Normal to Long Island.
There are 87+ hotels available in Long Island.













