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How to get fromIndependence to Peoriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Peoria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 50m
    $103–209

  2. Drive 347.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Peoriacar car 347.5 mi
    6h 54m
    $64–92

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MCI - PIA
    8h 33m
    $86–481

  4. Train, bus via Springfield (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 59m
    $142–276

Independence to Peoria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 2 hours.

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