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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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You're Going to Love Normal

With a population of 52,497, Normal is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Normal deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Normal

If you’re looking for affordable options, Medici in Normal (120 W North St) and Flat Top Grill - Normal (307 S Veterans Pkwy Ste 500 Suite 500) are great picks.

When to visit Normal

Normal in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Normal in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Normal in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Normal, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Normal

Plane

When flying to Normal, you’ll arrive at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Normal include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Normal departs from New York and takes around 5h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Normal.

Car

Another option to get to Normal is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 118 miles from Normal. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Normal’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Normal, you’ll arrive at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Normal include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Normal departs from New York and takes around 5h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Normal.

Car

Another option to get to Normal is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 118 miles from Normal. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Normal’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Normal

PIAGreater Peoria
SPISpringfield Capital
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Normal

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,858 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (833 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,177 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (473 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (733 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Normal

Most booked hotels in Normal

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Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Ctr, Trademark by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 621 reviews)
$116+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 328 reviews)
$139+
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Hyatt Place Bloomington / Normal
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 597 reviews)
$136+
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Country Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1278 reviews)
$98+
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Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 258 reviews)
$156+
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The Chateau Bloomington Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1306 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Normal

Renting a car in Normal costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Normal.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Normal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Normal, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Normal costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Normal.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Normal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Normal, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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