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How to get fromMinneapolis to Pekinby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Pekin by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Pekincar car
    5h 34m
    $82–392

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MSP - PIA
    7h 39m
    $69–404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h
    $84–155

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 51m
    $198–406

  5. Drive 416.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Pekincar car 416.8 mi
    8h 12m
    $77–110

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    17h 39m
    $182–338

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Pekin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Tazewell County Court House via Des Moines, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Peoria Amtrak Station, and CityLink Transit Center in around 15h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 2 hours.

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