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- Routes
- 24
- Trips per day
- 87
- train lines
- 3
- Stations
- 1
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About 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
Popular train stations in Normal:
- Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
What train companies travel to Normal, IL?
Located in Illinois, Normal is accessible by train from 24 other cities. You can choose from 87 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Normal on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Normal are also available.
Train companies serving Normal
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 123 | 7 hr, 55 min | €73.74 |
| Amtrak Lincoln Service | 10 | 1 hr, 28 min | €19.63 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 16 | 1 hr, 46 min | €72.68 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Amtrak Lincoln Service is part of Amtrak's Illinois Service, providing rail transportation throughout Illinois. The Lincoln Service travels 284 miles between St. Louis and Chicago with nine intermediate stops. Amtrak Lincoln trains offer WiFi connectivity, power outlets, business class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers have the most comfortable journey possible.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is a train service operated by Amtrak that connects to Texas. It links Chicago with the heart of the Lone Star State in San Antonio, going to cities such as St. Louis and Dallas. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, complimentary WiFi, and a designated restaurant car with full meals.
Which train carrier has the best service to Normal?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Normal by train with Amtrak Texas Eagle, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Normal, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak at 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Normal punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Lincoln Service has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Normal, rating it 4.8 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€4.46 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Normal, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Normal. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Normal was €6.25.
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The main train station in Normal is Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Normal.
The closest airport to Normal is Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), located 4.7 miles from the city center of Normal.
Normal ranks number 5 among the most popular train destinations in Illinois. Normal ranks number 143 among train destinations in the country. Normal ranks number 6 in Illinois by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 56 direct train schedules arriving in Normal each day.
The population of Normal is 54,373. It ranks number 6 by population in Illinois. It ranks number 186 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Normal, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €4.46. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Normal starts at €6.25. A longer trip by train to Normal can be as cheap as €41.06. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €14.28.
People who take the train to Normal are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Normal easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Normal is Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir, located just 0.5 miles away. Select Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Normal. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 10 hr, 5 min | €148.97 |
| Chicago | 2 hr, 6 min | €48.46 |
| Joliet | 1 hr, 13 min | €40.58 |
| Lincoln, IL | 30 min | €6.84 |
| Springfield | 54 min | €12.72 |
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