There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Norman by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane MDW - OKC
4h 3m$188–790Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
18h 8m$138–247Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 31m$280–520Drive 809.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Normancar 809.8 mi
13h 13m$148–214Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane ORD - OKC
4h 34m$168–640Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Stationtrain Heartland Flyer
27h 59m$396–792
Chicago to Norman by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Norman is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Norman is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Norman. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Webster/Main via St Louis Bus Station and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Norman station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Norman Amtrak Station via Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Norman is 726 miles. The road distance is 814.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norman without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 31m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Chicago to Norman, including transfers.
Chicago to Norman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Norman train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norman is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 8m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 27h 59m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Norman, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Webster/Main via St Louis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center in around 18h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Norman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Norman train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Norman is 815 miles. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Chicago to Norman.
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