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

The cheapest way to get from Pekin to Bloomington is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pekin to Bloomington is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Pekin and Bloomington?

No, there is no direct bus from Pekin to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Tazewell County Court House and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Peoria Amtrak Station and Galesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Pekin to Bloomington?

The distance between Pekin and Bloomington is 143 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pekin to Bloomington without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Pekin to Bloomington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pekin to Bloomington bus from?

Pekin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peoria Amtrak Station.

Where does the Pekin to Bloomington bus arrive?

Pekin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Pekin to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Pekin to Bloomington is 42 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Pekin to Bloomington.

Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 42+ hotels available in Bloomington.

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

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 39m
$42–76
Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pekin to Bloomingtoncar 41.6 mi
48 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pekin to Bloomingtontaxi 41.6 mi
48 min
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 12m
$28–47

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Tazewell County Court House to Bloomington-Normal via CityLink Transit Center, Peoria Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg in around 5h 12m.

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