What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Pekin?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Pekin is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Pekin?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Pekin is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Bloomington and Pekin?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Pekin. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Tazewell County Court House via Galesburg Amtrak Station and CityLink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Bloomington to Pekin?

The distance between Bloomington and Pekin is 143 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bloomington to Pekin without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Pekin without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Pekin?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Bloomington to Pekin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloomington to Pekin bus from?

Bloomington to Pekin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where does the Bloomington to Pekin bus arrive?

Bloomington to Pekin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Galesburg station.

Can I drive from Bloomington to Pekin?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Pekin is 38 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Bloomington to Pekin.

Where can I stay near Pekin?

There are 117+ hotels available in Pekin.

Bloomington to Pekin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Pekin by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m
$43–75
Drive 38 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bloomington to Pekincar 38 mi
57 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bloomington to Pekintaxi 38 mi
57 min
$120–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 55m
$29–47

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Distance: 141.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Pekin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Tazewell County Court House via Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Peoria Amtrak Station, and CityLink Transit Center in around 4h 55m.

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