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How to get fromNormal to Barringtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Barrington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    3h 59m
    $49–91

  2. Drive 134.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Barringtoncar car 134.4 mi
    2h 38m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    4h 57m
    $50–68

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    4h 29m
    $34–222

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    7h 48m
    $41–71

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    4h 13m
    $177–397

Normal to Barrington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Barrington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Barrington via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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