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

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There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 40m
    $291–457

  2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BMI - MSP
    7h 1m
    $73–433

  3. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    11h 55m
    $88–139

  4. Drive  456.9 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Minneapoliscar car 456.9 mi
    7h 26m
    $84–121

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    14h 57m
    $131–218

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    5h 38m
    $142–590

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    6h 20m
    $306–865

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    6h 26m
    $472–1,088

Normal to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Minneapolis Bus Station via Des Moines in around 11h 55m.

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