There are 9 ways to get from Normal to Ohio by bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to ColumbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 59m$77–146Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dayton
cheapest- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)ORD - DAY
7h 6m$57–329Drive 343.7 mi
- Drive from Normal to Columbus343.7 mi
5h 49m$63–91Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
5h 32m$86–497Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to ColumbusGreyhound US0421
8h 55m$77–141Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ORD - CLE
6h 12m$133–480Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)MDW - CMH
6h 5m$75–427Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)ORD - CVG
7h 3m$93–562Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)MDW - CVG
6h 20m$106–659
Normal to Ohio by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Ohio is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Ohio is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Ohio. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at Columbus via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Normal and Ohio is 349 miles. The road distance is 345.7 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Ohio without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 7h 59m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Normal to Ohio, including transfers.
Normal to Ohio bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal station.
Normal to Ohio bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Ohio is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 1:18 PM in Normal and 2:18 PM in Ohio.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Ohio is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Normal to Ohio.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Ohio, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Columbus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and Indianapolis in around 7h 59m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–65
- 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 Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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 Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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