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How to get fromNormal to Columbusby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Columbus by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Dayton

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    8h 50m
    $48–90

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    11h 8m
    $112–253

  3. Drive 343.7 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Columbuscar car 343.7 mi
    5h 57m
    $63–91

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

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BMI - CMH
    6h 21m
    $78–464

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 20m
    $49–95

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    6h 1m
    $110–623

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    6h 56m
    $587–981

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    6h 53m
    $847–999

Normal to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Columbus via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours.

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