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How to get fromLouisville to Peoriaby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 10m
    $73–141

  2. Drive 322.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Peoriacar car 322.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 51m
    $148–306

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SDF - PIA
    6h 30m
    $68–424

  5. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus
    12h 40m
    $135–182

Louisville to Peoria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Peoria, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Peoria Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 3 hours.

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