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Pontiac - Normal Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

4 trains operate daily from Pontiac to Normal. The train trip from Pontiac to Normal is usually about 32 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Texas Eagle train can get you there in as little as 29 minutes.

Distance32 mi (51 km)
Fastest train0h 29m
Lowest price$7.00
Trains per day4
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Lincoln Service
Train lines3

What is the price of a train ticket from Pontiac to Normal?

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Pontiac to Normal was $7.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Normal if you book your train tickets at least 2 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $87.00.

Monthly avg. prices

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Mark your calendar for September if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Pontiac to Normal. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of $8. If you're planning a trip from Pontiac to Normal during November, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about $18 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Which train should you take from Pontiac to Normal?

There are 3 train lines with service from Pontiac to Normal. Amtrak Lincoln Service is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak10h 33m$8.50
Amtrak Lincoln Service20h 34m$8.75
Amtrak Texas Eagle10h 29m$43.80
  • 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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Pontiac to Normal every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $8.

  • 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 train tickets from Pontiac to Normal start from $9, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Normal. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Pontiac leaves from 721 W Washington St . And in Normal trains arrive at Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir .

    From Pontiac to Normal train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 0 hours and 29 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Pontiac and Normal is approximately 32 miles, or 51 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 29 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Normal.

Trains departing from Pontiac to Normal tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Pontiac at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Pontiac to Normal.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Normal to Pontiac.

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 is the train station in Pontiac?

Main departure station: 721 W Washington St

There is one train station in Pontiac.

All train stations in Pontiac:

  • 721 W Washington St

Where is the train station in Normal?

Main arrival station: Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir

Normal has one train station.

All train stations in Normal:

  • Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir

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