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North Platte - Normal Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from North Platte to Normal. Traveling by bus from North Platte to Normal usually takes around 21 hours and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance616 mi (992 km)
Shortest duration21h 15m
Cheapest price$153.38
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from North Platte to Normal?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from North Platte to Normal. FlixBus US 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
FlixBus US121h 15m$153.38
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from North Platte to Normal, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 616 miles from North Platte to Normal. 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.

Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from North Platte to Normal.

There is usually only one bus per day from North Platte to Normal. It leaves the station in North Platte at 2:00pm 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 North Platte to Normal. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the 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 North Platte?

Main departure station: 1220 S Dewey St

Most buses depart from the main station in North Platte.

All bus stations in North Platte:

  • 1220 S Dewey St

Where does the bus arrive in Normal?

Main arrival station: Burlington Trailways

All buses from North Platte arrive at one main station in Normal.

All bus stations in Normal:

  • Burlington Trailways

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