What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Normal is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Normal?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Normal?

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.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and Normal?

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.

How far is it from O'Hare to Normal?

The distance between O'Hare and Normal is 135 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Normal?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from O'Hare to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Normal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Normal train from?

O'Hare to Normal train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cumberland station.

Bus or fly from O'Hare to Normal?

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 - $260 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the O'Hare to Normal bus arrive?

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

Where does the O'Hare to Normal train arrive?

O'Hare to Normal train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clinton-Blue station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Normal is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from O'Hare to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

O'Hare to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, plane

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
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 42m
$47–62
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Clinton-Bluesubway Blue Line
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43m
$20–225
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Normalcar 131 mi
2h 18m
$24–35
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 27m
$34–256
Bus via Clinton-Blue (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 35m
$32–70
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
3h 28m
$178–425

O'Hare to Normal by bus

4Weekly Buses

3h 42mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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) twice daily.

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