There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Normal by bus, subway, train, car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
3h 42m$47–62Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Cumberland to Clinton-BlueBlue Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 43m$20–60Drive 131 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Normal131 mi
2h 18m$24–35Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
3h 20m$34–266Bus via Clinton-Blue (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
6h 35m$32–55Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
3h 20m$178–445
O'Hare to Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Normal. However, there are services departing from River Rd & Bryn Mawr Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Normal. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between O'Hare and Normal is 135 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from O'Hare to Normal, including transfers.
O'Hare to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
O'Hare to Normal train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cumberland station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Normal is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Cumberland to Clinton-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
O'Hare to Normal train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clinton-Blue station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Normal is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from O'Hare to Normal.
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