What is the cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Normal is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wilmette to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmette and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Normal. However, there are services departing from Central Street & Lawndale and arriving at Watterson Commons via Davis CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Wilmette to Normal?

The distance between Wilmette and Normal is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

How do I travel from Wilmette to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Wilmette to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Wilmette to Normal?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Wilmette to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wilmette to Normal bus from?

Wilmette to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Davis CTA Station.

Train or bus from Wilmette to Normal?

The best way to get from Wilmette to Normal is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Wilmette to Normal bus arrive?

Wilmette to Normal bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.

Can I drive from Wilmette to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Normal is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Wilmette to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 45+ hotels available in Normal.

Wilmette to Normal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Wilmette to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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
1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 40m
$37–83
Drive 141.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wilmette to Normalcar 141.6 mi
2h 34m
$26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 50m
$49–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 43m
$35–232
Bus via Harrison & Jefferson (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 41m
$42–78

Wilmette to Normal by train and bus

38Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Wilmette to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Watterson Commons via Davis & Benson, Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 4h 50m.

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