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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Grand Island to Normal. Traveling by bus from Grand Island to Normal usually takes around 12 hours and 10 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance490 mi (789 km)
Shortest duration12h 10m
Cheapest price€138.75
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceBurlington Trailways
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Grand Island to Normal?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grand Island to Normal. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Burlington Trailways112h 10m€149.82
  • Book Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Normal from €139. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Grand Island to Normal and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Normal. In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways departs to Normal from 3231 Ramada Rd . In Normal, Burlington Trailways arrives at Bloomington .

    An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Normal takes 12 hours and 10 minutes .

    On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 789 kilometers from Grand Island to Normal. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Normal. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

There is usually only one bus per day from Grand Island to Normal. It leaves the station in Grand Island at 02:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Grand Island to Normal. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

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 Grand Island?

Main departure station: 3231 Ramada Rd

Most buses depart from the main station in Grand Island.

All bus stations in Grand Island:

  • 3231 Ramada Rd

Where does the bus arrive in Normal?

Main arrival station: Bloomington

All buses from Grand Island arrive at one main station in Normal.

Bus stations in Normal:

  • Bloomington

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