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There are 4 ways to get from Peoria to Lawrence 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 Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 21m
    $116–232

  2. Drive 391.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Lawrencecar car 391.5 mi
    7h 29m
    $72–104

  3. Fly from Peoria International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIA - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $108–578

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 17m
    $407–837

Peoria to Lawrence by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Peoria, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Peoria to Lawrence. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Lawrence Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Peoria to Lawrence in around 7h 29m.

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