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How to get fromJefferson City to Peoriaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Peoria by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 9m
    $90–175

  2. Drive 239.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Peoriacar car 239.5 mi
    5h 8m
    $44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 24m
    $73–121

  4. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane COU - PIA
    5h 21m
    $138–438

  5. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane COU - SPI
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    $178–498

Jefferson City to Peoria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Peoria Amtrak Station via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 4 hours.

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