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How to get fromNormal to Michiganby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Normal to Michigan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DearborntrainWolverine
    8h 54m
    $65–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    12h 40m
    $60–119

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbusCincinnati
    9h 20m
    $69–151

  4. Drive 382.9 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Detroitcar382.9 mi
    6h 23m
    $70–101

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    5h 37m
    $360–746

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    5h 58m
    $129–530

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeORD - LAN
    6h 13m
    $67–388

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeORD - GRR
    7h 6m
    $79–460

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeMDW - GRR
    6h 37m
    $86–542

Normal to Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Cass + Michigan via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 9h 20m.

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