How to travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL

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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 prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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€59

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2h 36m

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5h 34m

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from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL

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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
09:50AM2h06
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:56AMUptown Station, Normal, IL
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
09:50AM2h06
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
11:56AMUptown Station, Normal, IL
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA5733
11:30AM1h08
O'Hare International Airport
12:38PMPeoria
$4521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak301 Lincoln Service
07:15AM1h58
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
09:13AMUptown Station, Normal, IL
$221One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak21 Texas Eagle
02:10PM2h12
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
04:22PMUptown Station, Normal, IL
$261One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:30AM4h55
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
02:25PMBloomington, Normal Railway Station
$521One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5360
08:50AM1h20
O'Hare International Airport
10:10AMPeoria
$4521One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4612
01:15PM1h08
O'Hare International Airport
02:23PMPeoria
$4521One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5874
03:35PM1h08
O'Hare International Airport
04:43PMPeoria
$4521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL

Travel 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 Chicago, IL to Normal, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Normal, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:

A train is $22 (€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 $203 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL costing on average $218 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Normal, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 58m.

Bus takes on average 2h 1m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL is:
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Normal, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Normal, IL by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Normal, IL often also extend their vacation to go to Champaign, IL, Stickney, IL, Joliet, IL, Montreal, QC, St. Louis, MO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Normal, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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