What is the cheapest way to get from Skokie to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Skokie to Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skokie to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Skokie to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Skokie and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Skokie to Normal. However, there are services departing from Dempster St & Crawford Ave and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Skokie and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Skokie to Normal. However, there are services departing from Main St. and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Skokie to Normal?

The distance between Skokie and Normal is 136 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.

How do I travel from Skokie to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Skokie to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $17 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Skokie to Normal?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Skokie to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skokie to Normal bus from?

Skokie to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station.

Where do I catch the Skokie to Normal train from?

Skokie to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Skokie to Normal?

The best way to get from Skokie to Normal is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Skokie to Normal bus arrive?

Skokie to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.

Where does the Skokie to Normal train arrive?

Skokie to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Skokie to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Skokie to Normal is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Skokie to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.

Skokie to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
3h 31m
$17–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave to O'Hare MMF Bay 9Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
4h 19m
$47–63
Drive 139.8 mi
1. Drive from Skokie to Normal139.8 mi
2h 30m
$26–37
Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
3h 40m
$35–268
Bus via Clinton-Blue (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
6h 58m
$34–57
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
3h 39m
$179–437

Skokie to Normal by train and foot (Amtrak)

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3h 31mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Skokie, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave to Watterson Commons via O'Hare MMF Bay 9 and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 19m.

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