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

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Normal is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Normal is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Omaha and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Normal. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Bloomington via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Omaha to Normal?

The distance between Omaha and Normal is 382 miles. The road distance is 430 miles.

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

The best way to get from Omaha to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 52m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Omaha to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omaha to Normal bus from?

Omaha to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.

Bus or fly from Omaha to Normal?

The best way to get from Omaha to Normal is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 14h 44m.

Where does the Omaha to Normal bus arrive?

Omaha to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Omaha to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Normal is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Omaha to Normal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Omaha to Normal?

Book your Omaha to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Omaha to Normal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Omaha to Normal by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane OMA - BMI
6h 31m
$87–552
Drive 427.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Omaha to Normalcar 427.5 mi
7h 20m
$78–113
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
12h 52m
$104–204
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
15h 22m
$114–321
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane OMA - CMI
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
7h 55m
$112–590
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 27m
$129–714
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 59m
$85–431
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 49m
$179–1,034
Bus via Oak Brook
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
14h 44m
$126–207
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
15h 40m
$107–204

Omaha to Normal by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.1 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Omaha (OMA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Watterson Commons via Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 14h 44m.

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