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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Marion to Normal. Traveling by bus from Marion to Normal usually takes around 21 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 5 minutes.
Distance | 192 mi (310 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 5m |
Cheapest price | $40.00 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Marion to Normal?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Marion to Normal. Greyhound 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 2 | 21h 13m | $41.50 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Marion to Normal every day, with the average journey taking around 21 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Normal usually start from $40.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 192 miles from Marion to Normal. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 5 minutes. 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.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00am. To see the times for all buses from Marion to Normal, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Marion to Normal. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Marion, IL to Normal, IL; ticket prices start at $82.00.
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 Marion?
Main departure station: 2100 West Main St
Most buses depart from the main station in Marion.
All bus stations in Marion:
2100 West Main St
Where does the bus arrive in Normal?
Main arrival station: Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
All buses from Marion arrive at one main station in Normal.
All bus stations in Normal:
Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
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