There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 4m$20–62Drive 171.3 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal171.3 mi
2h 59m$32–46Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)STL - BMI
4h 51m$73–450Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)STL - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
6h 12m$97–499
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal is to train which costs $20 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Normal. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Normal is 172 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $20 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $20 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $450 and takes 4h 51m.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Normal.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Normal, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–60 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $23–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–45
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