The cheapest and fastest buses from Normal, IL to Summit, IL
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Normal, IL to Summit, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Normal, IL to Summit, IL will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 buses that leave Normal, IL for Summit, IL on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:30 AM3h40Normal, IL3:10 PMSummit, IL$461One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM3h40Normal, IL3:10 PMSummit, IL$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Normal, IL to Summit, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Normal, IL to Summit, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $246.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Summit, IL:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Summit, IL costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $261 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Normal, IL to Summit, IL costing on average $296 (€240).
Other travel options to Summit, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Normal, IL to Summit, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Normal, IL to Summit, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Normal, IL to Summit, IL buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:20 PM Normal, IL | 4h45 | 9:05 PM Summit, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Normal, IL | 5h35 | 12:45 AM Summit, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
![]() | 11:30 AM Normal, IL | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Summit, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Normal, IL to Summit, IL
Buses from Normal, IL to Summit, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Normal, IL to Summit, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Normal, IL to Summit, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Summit, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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