There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 35m$48–89Drive 122.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Elmhurstcar 122.8 mi
2h 10m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
3h 54m$46–63Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, line 332 bus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus
4h 20m$30–214Bus via Washington & Canal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 24m$40–69Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 4m$173–389
Normal to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Elmhurst is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Elmhurst via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Normal and Elmhurst is 141 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Normal to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Normal to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Elmhurst is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Elmhurst, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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
- $27–210
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmer
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
CiRyde
- Phone
- +1 309-828-0123
- Website
- ciryde.com
Red Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-827-9707
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Normal to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Elmhurst is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Normal to Elmhurst.
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