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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SEA - BMI
    9h 50m
    $137–557

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d
    $680–1,422

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2d 1h
    $345–684

  4. Drive 2,026.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Normalcar car 2,026.4 mi
    32h 28m
    $370–535

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 53m
    $138–501

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    9h 37m
    $169–679

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SEA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    10h 3m
    $274–1,059

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SEA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    11h 32m
    $241–924

Seattle to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,736.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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