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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Normal by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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)plane plane RDU - BMI
    7h 23m
    $71–383

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    26h 48m
    $145–308

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    27h 35m
    $320–701

  4. Drive 781.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Normalcar car 781.6 mi
    13h 45m
    $143–206

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 21m
    $113–535

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h
    $132–382

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 3m
    $343–850

Raleigh to Normal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. 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 48m.

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