There are 8 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
1h 47m$36–257Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normalcar 132.1 mi
2h 19m$25–35Subway, train
- Take the subway from O'Hare to LaSallesubway Blue Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 52m$42–90Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
4h 5m$48–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Normal132.1 mi
2h 19mFly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
3h 9m$61–298Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
3h 7m$70–324Bus via LaSalle (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 52m$32–70
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $35 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Rosemont CTA Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Normal is 123 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from O'Hare station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $35 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Normal, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) twice daily. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to LaSalle
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Normal.
There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Normal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.