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

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Normal is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 9h 30m.

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 - $700.

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-Normal via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Omaha to Normal?

The distance between Omaha and Normal is 427 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 which takes 9h 30m and costs $65 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m 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 bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Omaha to Normal bus arrive?

Omaha to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines 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 69+ hotels available in Normal.

Omaha to Normal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Omaha to Normal by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 30m
$67–132
Bus, train
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
14h 50m
$166–337
Drive 427.5 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Normalcar 427.5 mi
7h 20m
$78–113
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane OMA - BMI
7h 16m
$92–552
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 Bloomington-Normalbus
8h 48m
$117–590
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
$124–674
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
7h
$98–491
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
$164–899

Omaha to Normal by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 424.8 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Bloomington-Normal via Des Moines in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Omaha (OMA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.

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