There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DTW - BMI
4h 42m$64–375Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
11h 40m$58–129Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 17m$127–267Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 38m$137–227Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Normal367 mi
6h 10mDrive 367 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normalcar 367 mi
6h 10m$67–97Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
4h 54m$175–531
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit, MI and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Normal is 320 miles. The road distance is 369.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Normal, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Bloomington-Normal via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 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 Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.
Normal is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 4:03 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 3:03 AM in Normal.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Normal.
There are 40+ hotels available in Normal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Normal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.