There are 3 ways to get from Peoria to DeKalb by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Peoria to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
8h 29m$52–78Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peoria to DeKalbcar 118.6 mi
2h 22m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 35m$76–151
Peoria to DeKalb by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peoria to DeKalb is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Peoria to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Peoria to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Peoria and arriving at Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Peoria and DeKalb is 213 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.
The best way to get from Peoria to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Peoria to DeKalb, including transfers.
Peoria to DeKalb bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Peoria station.
Peoria to DeKalb bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peoria to DeKalb is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Peoria to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Peoria, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Peoria to Oakbrook Mall 6 times a week. Tickets cost $46–60 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Peoria to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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