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How to get fromPekin to St. Louisby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pekin to St. Louis by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 35m
    $54–101

  2. Drive 162.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pekin to St. Louiscar car 162.4 mi
    2h 44m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 53m
    $42–65

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  • Distance: 176.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Pekin, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Tazewell County Court House to St Louis Bus Station via CityLink Transit Center, Peoria Amtrak Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 5h 53m.

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