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

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There are 9 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Normal by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 55m
    $80–151

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PIT - BMI
    7h 28m
    $76–410

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 44m
    $184–379

  4. Drive 526.8 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Normalcar car 526.8 mi
    9h 4m
    $97–139

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    16h 11m
    $124–192

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PIT - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    8h 22m
    $102–452

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 20m
    $106–474

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

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 52m
    $89–388

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

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PIT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 12m
    $189–863

Pittsburgh to Normal by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 44m.

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