What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Saint Paul?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Saint Paul is to bus via Des Moines which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Saint Paul?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Saint Paul is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Normal to Saint Paul?

The distance between Normal and Saint Paul is 536 miles. The road distance is 450.5 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Saint Paul without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $140 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Saint Paul?

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Normal to Saint Paul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Saint Paul bus from?

Normal to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Saint Paul train from?

Normal to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train, bus or fly from Normal to Saint Paul?

The best way to get from Normal to Saint Paul is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $440 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Normal to Saint Paul bus arrive?

Normal to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Where does the Normal to Saint Paul train arrive?

Normal to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Saint Paul?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Saint Paul is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Normal to Saint Paul.

How do I get a train ticket from Normal to Saint Paul?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Saint Paul?

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Where can I stay near Saint Paul?

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Normal to Saint Paul - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 50m
$143–323
Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
13h 11m
$71–142
Drive 447.9 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Saint Paulcar 447.9 mi
7h 15m
$82–119
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BMI - MSP
6h 36m
$73–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
15h 36m
$133–220
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
5h 55m
$110–563
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
6h 37m
$267–731
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
6h 37m
$427–1,049

Normal to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

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10h 50mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.5 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Saint Paul Union Depot via Des Moines in around 13h 11m.

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