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How to get fromSpringfield to Normalby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Normal by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    7h 38m
    $52–164

  2. Drive 376.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Normalcar376.7 mi
    6h 19m
    $69–100

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeSGF - BMI
    4h 55m
    $77–370

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    10h 25m
    $81–199

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeSGF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
    7h 56m
    $221–549

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeSGF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    6h 4m
    $111–452

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeSGF - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    7h 4m
    $100–425

Springfield to Normal by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 10h 25m.

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