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Compare train, bus, and flight for Normal, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Normal, IL to Chicago, 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 25m. 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 $30.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Normal, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus2:30 PM7h35Bloomington, Normal Railway Station10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus2:30 PM7h35Bloomington, Normal Railway Station10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA35291:17 PM1h06Peoria2:23 PMO'Hare International Airport$3691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 22 Texas Eagle11:08 AM2h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2271One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM5h35Bloomington, Normal Railway Station6:45 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$781One-way0 transfers
- +FlixBus11:20 AM4h45Bloomington, Normal Railway Station4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1231One-way1 transfer
UA599910:40 AM1h13Peoria11:53 AMO'Hare International Airport$3271One-way0 transfers- UA59768:05 AM1h13Peoria9:18 AMO'Hare International Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
- UA60221:20 PM1h13Peoria2:33 PMO'Hare International Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $30 (€24).
A train is $209 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $223 (€182).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Normal, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Peoria and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Uptown Station, Normal, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Bloomington, Normal Railway Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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