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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 9 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)planePDX - BMI
    9h 29m
    $154–704

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 19m
    $117–553

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    2d
    $285–632

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Bloomington/Normalbus
    2d 9h
    $288–599

  5. Drive 2,028 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Normalcar2,028 mi
    33h 57m
    $371–535

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planePDX - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    10h 22m
    $177–749

  7. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planePDX - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    10h 36m
    $198–826

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 9m
    $203–901

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 26m
    $194–656

Portland to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines 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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