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How to get fromPeoria to Lake Charlesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Peoria to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Peoria International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane PIA - LCH
    6h 27m
    $102–464

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    22h 1m
    $181–305

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    26h 38m
    $319–662

  4. Drive 859.7 mi

    1. Drive from Peoria to Lake Charlescar car 859.7 mi
    16h 10m
    $157–227

  5. Fly Peoria International Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane PIA - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 29m
    $160–531

  6. Bus, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MLI - LCH
    9h 30m
    $238–636

  7. Fly Peoria International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PIA - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $130–524

  8. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    26h 33m
    $181–368

Peoria to Lake Charles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Peoria, IL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Lake Charles via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 1m.

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