There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Highland Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Highland Parktrain Up-N
3h 50m$47–90Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Highland Parkcar 147.6 mi
2h 39m$27–39Bus via Northwest Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Davis CTA Stationbus 208
6h 24m$49–68Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Highland Parktrain
4h 49m$35–222Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 17m$40–72
Normal to Highland Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Highland Park is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Highland Park is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Highland Park. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Laurel Ave & 2nd St via Northwest Transportation Center and Davis St & Benson Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Highland Park. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Highland Park via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Normal and Highland Park is 148 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Highland Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Normal to Highland Park, including transfers.
Normal to Highland Park bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Highland Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Highland Park is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Northwest Transportation Center, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Highland Park, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Highland Park via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Laurel Ave & 2nd St via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, Davis CTA Station, and Davis St & Benson Ave in around 6h 24m.
- 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
- $28–210
- 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
- $28–210
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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Highland Park
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Clybourn to Highland Park
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Highland Park bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Normal to Highland Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Highland Park is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Normal to Highland Park.
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