Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL train with Amtrak

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Overview: Train from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL

Trains from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€18) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

119 miles (192 km)

Average train duration

2h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

$20 (€18)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 12m

First train

07:06

Last train

20:17

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL trains

Find the best journey to Normal, IL from Des Plaines, IL with Amtrak. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

FAQs: Trains from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL

FAQs: Travel by train from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL.

Cheap train tickets from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL can start from as little as $20 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL is $20 (€18); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL train travel time is 2 h 12 min for the 119 mile (192 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL leaves at 7: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL leaves at 8: 17 PM.

There are 10 trains a day from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Normal, IL from Des Plaines, IL to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 17 PM.

A trip to Normal, IL from Des Plaines, IL is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Des Plaines, IL to Normal, IL by train is September.

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