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Bloomington [Normal], IL
Uptown Station • 11 Uptown Circle • 61761-8701
Ticket agent • QuikTrak ticket machine • Checked baggage • Wheelchair accessibility • Enclosed waiting area • Restrooms • Pay telephones • Food service • Rental car facilities • Taxi • More info at amtrak.com
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Uptown Station
12 points of interest
13 hotels
5 car rental
Points of interest
Historic Normal Theater
209 North Street • Normal, IL 61761-2533
(0.1 mi NW)
(309) 454-9722 - Website
Uptown Normal
North from Amtrak station • Normal, IL 61761-2576
(0.2 mi NW)
(309) 454-9556 - Website
restored shopping and entertainment district located north and west of Amtrak station.
Children's Discovery Museum of Central Illinois
101 E Beaufort St • Normal, IL 61761-3026
(0.3 mi N)
(309) 433-3444 - Website
Exhibits and programs geared for kids, with emphasis on hands-on experience. Open Tue-Sat.
Illinois State University
100 N University St • Normal, IL 61790-0001
(0.8 mi NW)
(309) 438-2111 - Website
University High School
500 Gregory St • Normal, IL 61761-1556
(1.3 mi NW)
(309) 438-8163 - Website
Illinois Wesleyan University
1312 Park St • Bloomington, IL 61701-1773
(1.5 mi SW)
(309) 556-1000 - Website
Lincoln College in Normal
715 W Raab Rd • Normal, IL 61761-4107
(2.3 mi N)
(309) 452-0500 - Website
Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
600 N East St • Bloomington [Normal], IL 61701-3023
(2.4 mi S)
(309) 434-2787 - Website
McLean County Arts Center
601 N East St • Bloomington, IL 61701-3003
(2.5 mi SW)
(309) 829-0011 - Website
Open Tue 10:00a-7:00p, Wed-Fri 10:00a-5:00p, Sat noon-4:00p. Sponsor of Sugar Creek Arts Festival
The Corn Crib
1000 W Raab Rd • Normal, IL 61761-9578
(2.7 mi N)
(309) 454-2255 - Website
Home field of the minor-league Normal Cornbelters
David Davis Mansion
1000 Monroe Dr • Bloomington, IL 61701-3333
(2.7 mi S)
(309) 828-1084 - Website
1872 mansion built for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Davis.
McLean County Museum of History
200 N Main St • Bloomington, IL 61701-3912
(2.8 mi SW)
(309) 827-0428 - Website
Hotels
Marriott Conference Center
201 Broadway St • Normal, IL 61761
(0.4 mi NW)
(309) 862-9000 - Website
Hampton Inn
320 S Towanda Ave • Normal, IL 61761-2212
(1.5 mi E)
(309) 452-8900 - Website
Fairfield Inn
202 Landmark Drive • Normal, IL 61761-2119
(2 mi E)
(309) 454-6600 - Website
Holiday Inn Express
1715 Parkway Plaza • Normal, IL 61761-2283
(2 mi E)
(309) 862-1600 - Website
Courtyard
310 A Greenbriar Dr • Normal, IL 61761-2278
(2.1 mi E)
(309) 862-1166 - Website
Super 8
818 IAA Drive • Bloomington, IL 61701-2220
(2.1 mi SE)
(309) 663-2388 - Website
Candlewood Suites
203 Susan Dr • Normal, IL 61761-6188
(2.3 mi E)
(309) 862-4100 - Website
Comfort Suites
310 Greenbriar Dr • Normal, IL 61761-2278
(2.3 mi E)
(309) 452-8588 - Website
Super 8
2 Traders Circle • Normal, IL 61761-4142
(2.5 mi N)
(309) 454-5858 - Website
Best Western University
6 Traders Circle • Normal, IL 61761-4142
(2.5 mi NW)
(309) 454-4070 - Website
Quality Inn
1803 E Empire • Bloomington, IL 61704-3502
(3.5 mi SW)
(309) 662-7100 - Website
Hampton Inn
906 Maple Hill Rd • Bloomington, IL 61701-2217
(4.4 mi SW)
(309) 829-3700 - Website
Quality Inn
401 Brock Drive • Bloomington, IL 61701-2654
(4.4 mi SW)
(309) 829-7602 - Website
Rent cars
A-1 Rent-A-Car
611 Osage St • Normal, IL 61761-2916
(1.3 mi SW)
(309) 454-6747 - Website
Enterprise
301 Veterans Parkway • Normal, IL 61761
(1.7 mi E)
(309) 665-7000 - Website
Hertz
1101 W Oakland • Bloomington, IL 61701-4880
(3.7 mi SE)
(309) 662-8844 - Website
Avis
3201 CIRA Dr, Ste 115 • Bloomington, IL 61704-8395
(5 mi SE)
(309) 663-5831 - Website
National
3201 CIRA Dr, Ste 116 • Bloomington, IL 61704-8395
(5 mi SE)
(309) 663-9353 - Website
Upcoming events
The American Passion Play
Mar 30 - Apr 27 • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 100 E Mulberry St
Dramatization of Jesus' entire three-year ministry. Oldest continually performed passion play in USA. Five weekend performances. All seats $25.
IWU Spring Commencement
May 5 • Illinois Wesleyan University, 1312 Park St
Illinois State Spring Commencement
May 10-11 • Redbird Arena
U-High Graduation
May 19 • University High School, 500 Gregory St
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Jun 27 - Aug 8 • Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington
As You Like It, Julius Caesar, Pride and Prejudice
David Foster Wallace Conference
Jun 27-29 • Illinois State University, Normal
Forum for discussions on writing and culture, with an emphasis on themes and topics related to works by David Foster Wallace
Sugar Creek Arts Festival
Jul 13-14 • Uptown Normal (6 blk area on north side of station)
Juried art show (130 artists), food, music performances
Medici Craft Beer and Jazz Street Fair
Jul 20 • Uptown Normal on North Street
Featuring over 45 craft beers, many of which are limited release or products not typically available in Central Illinois.
McLean County Fair
Jul 31 - Aug 4 • Interstate Center Fair Grounds
Cruisin' Uptown Normal
Aug 10 • uptown
hundreds of classic and contemporary show cars, 4pm-9pm
Sweet Corn Blues Festival
Aug 24-25 • Uptown Normal
Live music, corn eating contest
Illinois State v. Morehead State
Sep 7 • Hancock Stadium
Illinois State v. Northern Arizona
Sep 21 • Hancock Stadium
Illinois State v. North Dakota State
Oct 5 • Hancock Stadium
Family Weekend
Annual Land of Lincoln Thunderbirds Car Show
Oct 6 • Hampton Inn and Suites, 320 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Normal West Marching Band Invitational
Oct 12 • Tucci Stadium at Wilder Field, IWU campus
Juried competition of 22 Illinois high-school marching bands.
Illinois State v. Indiana State
Oct 26 • Hancock Stadium
Homecoming
Illinois State v. Northern Iowa
Nov 2 • Hancock Stadium
Illinois State v. Missouri State
Nov 16 • Hancock Stadium
Senior Day
Illinois State Winter Commencement
Dec 14 • Redbird Arena