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How to get fromLos Angeles to Pekinby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pekin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Peoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane LAX - PIA
    9h 47m
    $130–565

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    43h 27m
    $675–1,381

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    47h 16m
    $330–607

  4. Drive 1,907.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pekincar car 1,907.3 mi
    31h 50m
    $349–503

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane BUR - PIA
    9h 25m
    $139–611

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ONT - PIA
    10h 23m
    $156–629

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    $195–417

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,668.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pekin, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tazewell County Court House via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, Peoria Amtrak Station, and CityLink Transit Center in around 47h 16m.

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