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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Normal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ROC - BMI
    6h 18m
    $103–471

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    17h 5m
    $102–219

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    14h 41m
    $218–448

  4. Drive 702.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Normalcar car 702.1 mi
    12h 2m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 37m
    $135–533

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 58m
    $114–435

Rochester to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 41m.

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