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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeRDU - BMI
    7h 11m
    $76–423

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    26h 47m
    $138–311

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    27h 35m
    $192–400

  4. Drive 781.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Normalcar781.6 mi
    13h 35m
    $143–206

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeRDU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    8h 42m
    $99–458

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 16m
    $100–520

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 47m
    $109–432

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeRDU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 58m
    $251–605

Raleigh to Normal by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration26h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Bloomington via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 26h 47m.

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