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How to get fromNormal to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Normal to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BMI - LAX
    8h 48m
    $118–494

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 28m
    $562–1,322

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    46h 40m
    $292–559

  4. Drive 1,929.7 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Los Angelescar car 1,929.7 mi
    31h 57m
    $353–509

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    9h 11m
    $182–449

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 53m
    $180–683

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 39m
    $162–451

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 38m
    $229–930

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    10h 25m
    $169–676

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 47m
    $213–834

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $700–1,600

Normal to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angeles Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 40m.

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