What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Mount Prospect?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Mount Prospect is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Mount Prospect?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Mount Prospect is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Mount Prospect?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Golf Rd & Hunt Club Dr/Wa Pella Dr via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Mount Prospect?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Normal to Mount Prospect?

The distance between Normal and Mount Prospect is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Mount Prospect without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Mount Prospect without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $19 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Mount Prospect?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Normal to Mount Prospect, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Mount Prospect bus from?

Normal to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Mount Prospect train from?

Normal to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Normal to Mount Prospect?

The best way to get from Normal to Mount Prospect is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $19 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Normal to Mount Prospect bus arrive?

Normal to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.

Where does the Normal to Mount Prospect train arrive?

Normal to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Mount Prospect?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Mount Prospect is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Normal to Mount Prospect.

Where can I stay near Mount Prospect?

There are 381+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.

Normal to Mount Prospect - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Mount Prospect by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Mt. ProspectUp-Nw
3h 33m
$20–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield MallPeoria line
3h 55m
$46–63
Drive 134.9 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Mount Prospect134.9 mi
2h 25m
$25–36
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Mt. Prospect
4h 9m
Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
6h 52m
$36–53
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 52m
$173–411

Normal to Mount Prospect by train and foot

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Mt. Prospect via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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