There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Normal by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 38m$50–129Drive 376.7 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Normalcar 376.7 mi
6h 22m$69–100Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SGF - BMI
6h 58m$102–510Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
10h 25m$78–142Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane SGF - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
6h 58m$246–689Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SGF - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
6h 7m$135–565Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
5h 54m$95–547
Springfield to Normal by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Normal is to bus and train which costs $50 - $130 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Normal is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Normal. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Springfield and Normal is 386 miles. The road distance is 378.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 38m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Springfield to Normal, including transfers.
Springfield to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Normal is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 25m.
Springfield to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Normal is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Springfield to Normal.
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) every 4 hours. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Decatur Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Decatur Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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