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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PDX - BMI
    8h 46m
    $164–754

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 26m
    $145–633

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d
    $641–1,391

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2d 3h
    $266–817

  5. Drive 2,028 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Normalcar car 2,028 mi
    34h 5m
    $371–535

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PDX - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    9h 43m
    $190–793

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 4m
    $236–976

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 26m
    $346–1,501

Portland to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$641Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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