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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 9m
    $124–258

  2. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    10h
    $66–127

  3. Drive 382.9 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Detroitcar car 382.9 mi
    6h 25m
    $70–101

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    5h 46m
    $111–403

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 58m
    $142–215

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    6h
    $110–565

  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 train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 22m
    $103–515

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    6h 32m
    $127–727

  9. 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 train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    7h 23m
    $105–547

Normal to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h.

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