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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeSEA - BMI
    9h 4m
    $124–631

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 17m
    $117–570

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    2d
    $301–792

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Denver to Bloomington/Normalbus
    2d
    $392–799

  5. Drive 2,026.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Normalcar2,026.4 mi
    32h 41m
    $370–535

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeSEA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    10h 17m
    $147–676

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 4m
    $153–778

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSEA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    9h 30m
    $194–943

Seattle to Normal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Delta 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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