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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Normalby train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    3h 12m
    $38–78

  2. Drive 123.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Normalcar car 123.8 mi
    2h 13m
    $23–33

  3. Line 322 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Oak Brook Center / Macy'sbus bus 322
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    4h 26m
    $50–66

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Normalrideshare rideshare 123.8 mi
    2h 13m

  5. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 29m
    $36–271

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 45m
    $36–73

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Normal by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Normal, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Watterson Commons via 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line and Oakbrook Mall in around 4h 26m.

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