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Normal - Grand Island Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Normal to Grand Island. Traveling by bus from Normal to Grand Island usually takes around 14 hours and 31 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance490 mi (789 km)
Shortest duration14h 31m
Cheapest price$136.50
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceBurlington Trailways
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Normal to Grand Island?

Bus tickets for a trip from Normal to Grand Island cost $149.50 on average. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Grand Island. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly average prices

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If you're planning on taking a bus from Normal to Grand Island, you'll be happy to know that the cost stays pretty stable throughout the year. You can expect to pay around $141 for your ticket regardless of when you plan to travel.

What bus companies travel from Normal to Grand Island?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Normal to Grand Island. 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 Trailways114h 32m$152.10
  • Book Burlington Trailways from Normal to Grand Island from $137. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Normal to Grand Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Grand Island. In Normal, Burlington Trailways departs to Grand Island from Bloomington . In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at 3231 Ramada Rd .

    An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Normal to Grand Island takes 14 hours and 32 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Grand Island in 14 hours and 31 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 Grand Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 490 miles from Normal to Grand Island. 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.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 Normal to Grand Island. It leaves the station in Normal 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.

There is usually only one bus per day from Normal to Grand Island. 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 Normal?

Main departure station: Bloomington

Most buses depart from the main station in Normal.

All bus stations in Normal:

  • Bloomington

Where does the bus arrive in Grand Island?

Main arrival station: 3231 Ramada Rd

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

All bus stations in Grand Island:

  • 3231 Ramada Rd

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