4.0
Alex
September 14, 2019- Visiting family
Pros: The driver was informative and fast. Cons: Check in and check out times at the place you get on the bus. Tips: Good buck for ur money.
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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Normal to Downers Grove. Traveling by bus from Normal to Downers Grove usually takes around 2 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Peoria Charter bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 12 minutes.
| Distance | 103 mi (166 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 12m |
| Cheapest price | $39.81 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Peoria Charter |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Overall score for buses from Normal to Downers Grove
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.5
What bus companies travel from Normal to Downers Grove?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Normal to Downers Grove. Peoria Charter connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Charter | 4 | 2h 17m | $39.81 |
Peoria Charter is an award-winning, family-owned bus company headquartered in Illinois. The company runs most of its bus services in the suburbs of Chicago, including Champaign, Bloomington, Joliet, and Peoria. Peoria Charter is so proud of its fleet that it has an open-door policy, allowing anyone to visit and check out their power outlets, comfortable reclining seating, and onboard restroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 166 kilometers from Normal to Downers Grove. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 12 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Normal to Downers Grove, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Normal to Downers Grove every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Normal to Downers Grove without transferring.
City Information
Normal
Normal is a town in North Bloomington, adjacent to Bloomington. The town got its unique name in 1865 from the Illinois State Normal University, a normal school that is a teacher-training institution. Normal features the Children's Discovery Museum, Illinois State University Planetarium and Carden Park for children, and the David Davis Mansion and McLean County Museum of History for history buffs. If you're interested in exploring the outdoors, you can take a walk on the Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary or Constitution Trail or play on the Ironwood Golf Course. Sports lovers can also check out the Redbird Arena, where basketball games are held.
Normal features a vibrant entertainment scene with different breweries and beer halls. You can participate in the Illinois Shakespeare Festival or watch shows at the Normal Theater. Normal also has a vineyard and wine bars, with most activities available in Uptown Normal, the micro-urban city center. The Uptown area has different entertainment venues, dining, and retail establishments.
You can visit Normal, Illinois, by train or bus. The city is accessible from many other cities by train, including Amtrak, Amtrak Texas Eagle, and Amtrak Lincoln Service. As for the bus lines, you can access the city from over 80 other cities onboard buses from Jefferson Lines, Amtrak Thruway, and Burlington Trailways.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Normal?
Main departure station: Watterson Towers - 348 W North St
Normal has two bus stations with service to Downers Grove.
All bus stations in Normal:
Watterson Towers - 348 W North St
Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
Where does the bus arrive in Downers Grove?
Main arrival station: Parking Lot W of White Castle - 1204 75th St
All buses from Normal arrive at one main station in Downers Grove.
Bus stations in Downers Grove:
Parking Lot W of White Castle - 1204 75th St
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