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

The cheapest way to get from Northbrook to Normal is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northbrook to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Northbrook and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Northbrook to Normal. However, there are services departing from Shermer Walters and arriving at Watterson Commons via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Dempster - Skokie CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Northbrook and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Normal. However, there are services departing from Northbrook and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Northbrook to Normal?

The distance between Northbrook and Normal is 146 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northbrook to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $20 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Northbrook to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northbrook to Normal bus from?

Northbrook to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.

Where do I catch the Northbrook to Normal train from?

Northbrook to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Northbrook station.

Train or bus from Northbrook to Normal?

The best way to get from Northbrook to Normal is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $20 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Northbrook to Normal bus arrive?

Northbrook to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.

Where does the Northbrook to Normal train arrive?

Northbrook to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Northbrook to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Northbrook to Normal is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Northbrook to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Northbrook to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Northbrook to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, 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 Northbrook to Chicago Union StationMd-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 47m
$20–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
5h 14m
$52–69
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Northbrook to Normal142.3 mi
2h 30m
$26–38
Train, bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrook
2. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 12m
Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
6h 53m
$38–55
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
4h 9m
$179–437

Northbrook to Normal by train

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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