4.0
Francesco Gaspare
November 21, 2019- Solo travel
Cons: have a signal that shows where the bus stops. Tips: wait on the parking lot E, even if there is no bus stop.
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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Oak Brook to Normal. Traveling by bus from Oak Brook to Normal usually takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Peoria Charter bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 106 mi (171 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 7m |
| Cheapest price | $29.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Peoria Charter |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Average score for buses from Oak Brook to Normal
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4.0
What bus companies travel from Oak Brook to Normal?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Oak Brook to Normal. Peoria Charter is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Charter | 2 | 2h 12m | $29.00 |
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 12 minutes to cover the 106 miles from Oak Brook to Normal. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 7 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.
Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Oak Brook to Normal.
The first bus leaves at 9:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Oak Brook to Normal, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Oak Brook to Normal. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses 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 Oak Brook?
Main departure station: Oak Brook Mall - Rte 83 and Cermak Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Oak Brook.
All bus stations in Oak Brook:
Oak Brook Mall - Rte 83 and Cermak Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Normal?
Main arrival station: Watterson Towers - 348 W North St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Normal.
All bus stations in Normal:
Watterson Towers - 348 W North St
Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
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