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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SAN - BMI
    7h 12m
    $162–718

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 4m
    $154–610

  3. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2d 1h
    $664–1,542

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2d 3h
    $389–741

  5. Drive 1,909.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Normalcar car 1,909.3 mi
    33h 43m
    $349–504

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAN - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    8h 28m
    $190–762

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 46m
    $328–1,413

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 34m
    $232–968

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $736–1,677

San Diego to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$664Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Bloomington-Normal via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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