What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Pekin?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Pekin is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Pekin?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Pekin is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Pekin?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Pekin. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Tazewell County Court House via Galesburg Amtrak Station and CityLink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Normal to Pekin?

The distance between Normal and Pekin is 143 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Pekin without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Pekin without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Pekin?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Normal to Pekin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Pekin bus from?

Normal to Pekin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where does the Normal to Pekin bus arrive?

Normal to Pekin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Galesburg station.

Can I drive from Normal to Pekin?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Pekin is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Normal to Pekin.

Where can I stay near Pekin?

There are 123+ hotels available in Pekin.

Normal to Pekin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Pekin by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 34m
$46–76
Drive 42 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Pekincar 42 mi
45 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Normal to Pekintaxi 42 mi
45 min
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 55m
$30–49

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Distance: 141.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Pekin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Tazewell County Court House via Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Peoria Amtrak Station, and CityLink Transit Center in around 4h 55m.

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