There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 35m$35–85Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Art Institute of Chicagocar 131.3 mi
2h 20m$24–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
5h 58m$35–63Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
3h 27m$32–226Train via Jackson & Wabash (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 35m$42–84Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
4h 12m$58–262
Normal to Art Institute of Chicago by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Normal and Art Institute of Chicago is 125 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $85.
The train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Normal to Art Institute of Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Normal to Art Institute of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Art Institute of Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Normal to Art Institute of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Art Institute of Chicago is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Normal to Art Institute of Chicago.
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