There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Normal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SEA - BMI
9h 18m$114–494Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
2d$597–1,321Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2d 1h$360–583Drive 2,026.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Normalcar 2,026.4 mi
32h 28m$370–535Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
9h 9m$135–531Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
9h 35m$185–363Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SEA - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain
9h 50m$236–486
Seattle to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Normal is to fly and train which costs $180 - $370 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Normal is to fly and train which takes 9h 9m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Normal. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Seattle and Normal is 1745 miles. The road distance is 2038.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Normal without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Seattle to Normal, including transfers.
Seattle to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Normal is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Normal is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 9:04 PM in Seattle and 11:04 PM in Normal.
Seattle to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Normal is 2038 miles. It takes approximately 32h 28m to drive from Seattle to Normal.
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