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How to get fromIowa City to Peoriaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Peoria by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4h 53m
    $155–210

  2. Drive 148.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Peoriacar car 148.5 mi
    2h 38m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h
    $155–200

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  • Distance: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Peoria. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the line 30 bus to Kennedy Sq Shelter, take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Peoria Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Peoria in around 2h 38m.

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