What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Wilmette?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Wilmette is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Wilmette?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Wilmette is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Wilmette?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Central Street & Cowper via Northwest Transportation Center and Old Orchard Mall - Macys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Normal to Wilmette?

The distance between Normal and Wilmette is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Wilmette without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Wilmette without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Wilmette?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Normal to Wilmette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Wilmette bus from?

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

Train or bus from Normal to Wilmette?

The best way to get from Normal to Wilmette is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 208 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Normal to Wilmette bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Wilmette?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Wilmette is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Normal to Wilmette.

Where can I stay near Wilmette?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Wilmette.

Normal to Wilmette - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 208 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Wilmette by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 26m
$41–81
Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Wilmettecar 141.8 mi
2h 34m
$26–38
Bus, line 208 bus
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus 208
5h 20m
$50–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Wilmettetrain
4h 26m
$31–211
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 40m
$44–75

Normal to Wilmette by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Central Street & Cowper via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Old Orchard Mall - Macys in around 5h 20m.

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