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How to get fromChicago to Pekinby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Pekin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to City Linkbus bus 2-Southbound / ...
    5h 13m

  2. Drive 169.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Pekincar car 169.7 mi
    2h 56m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    7h 26m
    $50–66

  4. Fly, line 23 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORD - PIA
    2. Take the bus from CityLink Transit Center to Tazewell County Court Housebus bus
    5h 16m
    $40–267

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Peoria Charter Coach also services this route 3 times a week.

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