There are 7 ways to get from Wheeling to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 53m$19–156Line 234 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dundee/Northgate to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 44m$48–64Drive 140 mi
- Drive from Wheeling to Normalcar 140 mi
2h 36m$26–37Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from Wheeling to O'Hare Transfertrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 49m$35–255Train, bus
- Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 59m$35–56Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
3h 50m$179–424Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
4h 36m$73–300
Wheeling to Normal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheeling to Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wheeling to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheeling to Normal. However, there are services departing from Dundee/Northgate and arriving at Watterson Commons via Des Plaines Metra Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheeling to Normal. However, there are services departing from Wheeling and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Wheeling and Normal is 152 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wheeling to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $18 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Wheeling to Normal, including transfers.
Wheeling to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dundee/Northgate station.
Wheeling to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheeling station.
The best way to get from Wheeling to Normal is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $18 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Wheeling, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wheeling to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee/Northgate to Watterson Commons via Des Plaines Metra Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheeling to O'Hare Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Dundee/Northgate to Des Plaines Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Wheeling to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Des Plaines Metra Station.
Wheeling to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheeling to Normal is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Wheeling to Normal.
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