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There are 6 ways to get from Peoria to Chicago by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 55m
    $66–132

  2. Drive 155 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Chicagocar car 155 mi
    3h
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    5h 25m
    $47–65

  4. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    3h 19m
    $32–226

  5. Bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from North Riverside Mall to 25th Street & Michiganbus bus 21
    5h 53m
    $49–66

  6. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    4h 32m
    $69–285

Peoria to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $46–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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