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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Peoria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 27m
    $115–227

  2. Drive 391.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Peoriacar car 391.5 mi
    7h 29m
    $72–104

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MCI - PIA
    8h 40m
    $92–493

Lawrence to Peoria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Peoria. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Peoria Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Lawrence to Peoria in around 7h 29m.

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