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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Cedar Rapids to Normal. Traveling by bus from Cedar Rapids to Normal usually takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 172 mi (277 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $68.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Cedar Rapids to Normal?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cedar Rapids 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 5h 15m | $68.00 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to Normal from $68. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Cedar Rapids to Normal and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Normal. In Cedar Rapids, Burlington Trailways departs to Normal from Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID) . In Normal, Burlington Trailways arrives at Bloomington .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Cedar Rapids to Normal takes 5 hours and 15 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 5 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 172 miles from Cedar Rapids 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Normal, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Cedar Rapids to Normal. It leaves the station in Cedar Rapids at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 Cedar Rapids?
Main departure station: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
Most buses depart from the main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
Where does the bus arrive in Normal?
Main arrival station: Bloomington
All buses from Cedar Rapids arrive at one main station in Normal.
All bus stations in Normal:
Bloomington
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