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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Normal by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 43m
    $125–199

  2. Drive  376.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Normalcar car 376.7 mi
    6h 23m
    $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)plane plane SGF - BMI
    5h 17m
    $77–390

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    10h 20m
    $77–118

  5. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SGF - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    6h 44m
    $108–426

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 2m
    $126–407

Springfield to Normal by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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-Normal via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 10h 20m.

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