115 miles (186 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$14 - $143 | |
Train • $14 (€12) • 2 h 19 min | |
Flight • $143 (€129) • 1 h 6 min | |
Greyhound or Amtrak |
Travel 115 miles (186 km) by train, bus or flight to Chicago, IL from Normal, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL.
How to get from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
You can travel by travel to Chicago from Normal with Amtrak. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Normal to Chicago, 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.
You can get to Chicago, IL from Normal, IL 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
A train is $18 (€16) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $32 (€28) from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL.
Taking a train costs $129 (€117) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $143 (€129) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 6 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:
Getting to Chicago, IL by bus takes 5 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 19 min on average.
Chicago, IL is approximately 115 miles (186 km) away from Normal, IL.
The average frequency per day from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL:
Yes, there are direct services available from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Chicago, IL from Normal, IL.
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