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How to get fromKansas City to Peruby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Peru by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 40m
    $163–288

  2. Drive 431.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Perucar car 431.5 mi
    7h 22m
    $79–114

  3. Fly to Peoria International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MCI - PIA
    2. Drive from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Perucar car
    7h 26m
    $97–498

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Perutaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $146–553

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Perutaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $423–870

Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 351.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Peru, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Princeton Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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