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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €555.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€46 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €555 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average €46.
A bus is €513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average €555.
Other travel options to Normal, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€23. The journey takes 2h 6m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 307 Lincoln Service
7:10 PM 2h06 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 9:16 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 307 Lincoln Service
7:10 PM 2h06 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 9:16 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA402911:02 PM 0h57 O'Hare International Airport 11:59 PM Bloomington-Normal €382 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 301 Lincoln Service
7:15 AM 1h58 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 9:13 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - 305 Lincoln Service
5:20 PM 2h05 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 7:25 PM Uptown Station, Normal, IL €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9:50 AM 2h06 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 11:56 AM Uptown Station, Normal, IL €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:30 AM 4h55 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 2:25 PM Bloomington, Normal Railway Station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AA3463
11:00 PM 1h03 O'Hare International Airport 12:03 AM Peoria €333 1 One-way 0 transfers - UA4753
12:48 PM 1h05 O'Hare International Airport 1:53 PM Peoria €333 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA4017
4:00 PM 1h08 O'Hare International Airport 5:08 PM Peoria €333 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average €46.
A bus is €513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average €555.
Other travel options to Normal, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 United, psa airlines, American Airlines to go to Normal, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Normal, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Normal, IL by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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