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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Normalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planePHL - BMI
    7h 53m
    $81–412

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    23h 49m
    $148–924

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    24h 15m
    $155–310

  4. Drive 809.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Normalcar809.5 mi
    13h 43m
    $148–214

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planePHL - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    8h 48m
    $105–460

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 40m
    $125–372

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 20m
    $103–495

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    8h 12m
    $193–530

  9. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
    27h 40m
    $135–254

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    29h 43m
    $174–579

Philadelphia to Normal by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Bloomington-Normal via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 49m.

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