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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $204 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average $218 (€177).
Other travel options to Normal, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- 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 Greyhound to go to Normal, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Normal, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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