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How to get fromPekin to Chicagoby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Pekin to Chicago by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from City Link to Uptown Stationbus bus 1-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 6m

  2. Drive 163.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pekin to Chicagocar car 163.1 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  3. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to Champaignbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 47m

  4. Line 23 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tazewell County Court House to CityLink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    4h 20m
    $33–227

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City Link to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 1-Northbound / ...
    6h 52m

Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Tazewell County Court House to Chicago Bus Station via CityLink Transit Center, Peoria, Champaign, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 47m.

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