There are 4 ways to get from Homewood to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train Me
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 4m$72–120Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Homewood to Normalcar 113.8 mi
2h 7m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S / ...
6h 14m$32–48Line 359 bus, train
- Take the bus from Harwood Ave & 183rd St to Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop Bbus 359
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain
4h 5m$51–84
Homewood to Normal by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Homewood to Normal is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Homewood to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Homewood to Normal. However, there are services departing from 183rd St & Dixie Hwy and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Homewood to Normal. However, there are services departing from Homewood and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Harold Washington Library and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Homewood and Normal is 148 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.
The best way to get from Homewood to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Homewood to Normal, including transfers.
Homewood to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Homewood to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Homewood station.
The best way to get from Homewood to Normal is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Homewood, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Homewood to Bloomington-Normal via Van Buren St., Harold Washington Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 183rd St & Dixie Hwy to Bloomington-Normal via Pace Harvey TC Bay K, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Homewood to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Harwood Ave & 183rd St to Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Homewood to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Homewood to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Homewood to Normal is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Homewood to Normal.
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