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How to get fromMinneapolis to Normalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MSP - BMI
    6h 18m
    $73–443

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 53m
    $287–462

  3. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    12h 20m
    $87–140

  4. Drive  457.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Normalcar car 457.1 mi
    7h 27m
    $84–121

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 47m
    $302–870

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 33m
    $125–500

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h
    $470–1,095

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    14h 10m
    $131–216

Minneapolis to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Bloomington-Normal via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 53m.

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