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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Normal, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč696 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč696, while a bus costs an average of Kč957.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč696 Average price Cheapest | Kč957 Average price | Kč572 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:
A train is Kč261 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average Kč957.
A train is Kč6021 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average Kč6716.
Other travel options to Normal, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around Kč696 compared to roughly Kč572 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-124.05. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Normal, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:30 AM4h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:25 PMBloomington, Normal Railway StationKč8881One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:30 AM4h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:25 PMBloomington, Normal Railway StationKč8881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA361911:00 PM1h08O'Hare International Airport12:08 AMPeoriaKč80271One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+9:45 AM5h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station3:20 PMBloomington, Normal Railway StationKč9001One-way1 transfer
UA544212:29 PM1h10O'Hare International Airport1:39 PMPeoriaKč80271One-way0 transfers- UA55178:45 AM1h12O'Hare International Airport9:57 AMPeoriaKč80271One-way0 transfers
- UA449910:00 PM1h13O'Hare International Airport11:13 PMPeoriaKč80271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:
A train is Kč261 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average Kč957.
A train is Kč6021 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average Kč6716.
Other travel options to Normal, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Normal, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Peoria.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Uptown Station, Normal, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Bloomington, Normal Railway Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Normal, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Normal, IL by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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