There are 4 ways to get from University Park to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from University Park to Van Buren St.train Me
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 58m$50–97Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University Park to Normalcar 108.3 mi
2h 2m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Matteson, IL to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S / ...
6h 40m$74–104Line 359 bus, train
- Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Irving Avebus 359
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain
5h 49m$39–76
University Park to Normal by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University Park to Normal is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from University Park to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from University Park to Normal. However, there are services departing from 810-824 Sandra Dr and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via 211th St Metra, Matteson, IL and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from University Park to Normal. However, there are services departing from University Park and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between University Park and Normal is 161 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from University Park to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from University Park to Normal, including transfers.
University Park to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Matteson, IL station.
University Park to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from University Park station.
The best way to get from University Park to Normal is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between University Park, IL, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from 810-824 Sandra Dr to Bloomington-Normal via University Park Metra Station, University Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 810-824 Sandra Dr to Bloomington-Normal via University Park Metra Station, University Park, 211th St., 211th St Metra, Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct, Matteson, IL, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from University Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Matteson, IL to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Irving Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
University Park to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
University Park to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between University Park to Normal is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from University Park to Normal.
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