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Compare bus, train, 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 24m. 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 | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $269 (€218).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 306 Lincoln Service8:17 PM2h26Uptown Station, Normal, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 306 Lincoln Service8:17 PM2h26Uptown Station, Normal, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 300 Lincoln Service7:06 AM2h19Uptown Station, Normal, IL9:25 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner5:35 PM2h25Uptown Station, Normal, IL8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$281One-way0 transfers
- 302 Lincoln Service9:16 AM2h24Uptown Station, Normal, IL11:40 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$341One-way0 transfers
- 22 Texas Eagle11:08 AM2h41Uptown Station, Normal, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Normal, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $269 (€218).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 bus, train, 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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