There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Wheaton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WheatonUp-W
3h 50mDrive 115.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Wheaton115.4 mi
2h 6m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
4h 1m$47–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WheatonUp-W
7h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Wheaton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Wheaton is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Liberty Dr & Hale St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Wheaton via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Normal and Wheaton is 150 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Wheaton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Normal to Wheaton, including transfers.
Normal to Wheaton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Wheaton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Wheaton via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Wheaton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Normal to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Wheaton is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Normal to Wheaton.
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