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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Downers Grove to Normal. Traveling by bus from Downers Grove to Normal usually takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Peoria Charter bus can make the trip in just one hour and 52 minutes.
| Distance | 103 mi (166 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 52m |
| Cheapest price | €26.79 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Peoria Charter |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Downers Grove to Normal?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Downers Grove to Normal. 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 5m | €26.79 |
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 5 minutes to cover the 166 kilometers from Downers Grove to Normal. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 52 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 first bus leaves at 15:00 and the last bus leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all buses from Downers Grove to Normal, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 Downers Grove?
Main departure station: Parking Lot W of White Castle - 1204 75th St
Most buses depart from the main station in Downers Grove.
All bus stations in Downers Grove:
Parking Lot W of White Castle - 1204 75th St
Where does the bus arrive in Normal?
Main arrival station: Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Normal.
Bus stations in Normal:
Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
Watterson Towers - 348 W North St
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