There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Woodstock by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Woodstocktrain Up-Nw
5h 1m$49–92Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Woodstockcar 142.1 mi
2h 58m$26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take the train from Cumberland to Woodstocktrain Up-Nw
6h 19m$53–75Fly, 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 Irving Park to Woodstocktrain
5h 14m$37–224Bus
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
6h 37m$46–70
Normal to Woodstock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Woodstock is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Woodstock is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Woodstock station. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Crystal Lake Metra Station via Northwest Transportation Center and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Woodstock. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Woodstock via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Normal and Woodstock is 177 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Woodstock without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Normal to Woodstock, including transfers.
Normal to Woodstock bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Normal to Woodstock train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Woodstock is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Woodstock, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Woodstock via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
- 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 Woodstock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Cumberland to Woodstock
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Woodstock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Woodstock bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Normal to Woodstock train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Woodstock is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Normal to Woodstock.
There are 52+ hotels available in Woodstock.