There are 6 ways to get from Oshkosh to Normal by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 12m$70–147Drive 261.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oshkosh to Normalcar 261.6 mi
4h 37m$48–69Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus
8h 29m$106–132Fly
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ATW - BMI
4h 57m$90–374Bus, train via UW–Oshkosh
- Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 22m$71–148Bus
- Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
10h 25m$64–100
Oshkosh to Normal by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Normal is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oshkosh to Normal. However, there are services departing from Oshkosh and arriving at Watterson Commons via Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Oshkosh and Normal is 291 miles. The road distance is 263.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oshkosh to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 12m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Oshkosh to Normal, including transfers.
Oshkosh to Normal bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from UW–Oshkosh station.
The best way to get from Oshkosh to Normal is to bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) which takes 8h 29m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $380 and takes 4h 57m.
Oshkosh to Normal bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oshkosh to Normal is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Oshkosh to Normal.
What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Oshkosh to Watterson Commons via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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