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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Pekin is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Pekin is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Pekin?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Pekin. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Tazewell County Court House via Harrison & Jefferson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oakbrook Mall and CityLink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Detroit to Pekin?

The distance between Detroit and Pekin is 502 miles. The road distance is 424.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Pekin without a car is to train and bus via Galesburg which takes 12h 2m and costs $150 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Detroit to Pekin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Pekin bus from?

Detroit to Pekin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Pekin?

The best way to get from Detroit to Pekin is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $400 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Detroit to Pekin bus arrive?

Detroit to Pekin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Pekin?

Pekin is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 10:14 AM in Detroit and 9:14 AM in Pekin.

Can I drive from Detroit to Pekin?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Pekin is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Detroit to Pekin.

Where can I stay near Pekin?

There are 117+ hotels available in Pekin.

Detroit to Pekin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Pekin by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus via Galesburg (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
12h 2m
$155–317
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane FNT - PIA
9h 43m
$62–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus Peoria line
14h 30m
$94–148
Drive 421.9 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Pekincar 421.9 mi
7h 3m
$77–112
Fly from Detroit
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DTW - PIA
8h 4m
$64–394
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus Peoria line
14h 49m
$139–250
Bus via Des Plaines
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus Peoria line
15h 7m
$142–208

Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.3 mi
Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Pekin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Tazewell County Court House via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, Oakbrook Mall, and CityLink Transit Center in around 14h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 3 hours.

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