There are 6 ways to get from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
3h 28m$25–59Drive 172.1 mi
- Drive from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL)172.1 mi
2h 56m$32–46Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)BMI - STL
5h 16m$76–471Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)PIA - STL
6h 11m$100–515Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MDW - STL
4h 55m$88–518Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)ORD - STL
5h 38m$150–536
Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to train which costs $25 - $60 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Normal and St. Louis Airport (STL) is 172 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $25 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL), including transfers.
Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $25 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $480 and takes 5h 16m.
Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL) is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Normal to St. Louis Airport (STL).
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and St. Louis Airport (STL), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $22–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- 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 Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $23–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–45
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