There are 4 ways to get from Peru to Chicago by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicagobus Btw 1202
1h 35m$49–72Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peru to Chicagocar 97.9 mi
1h 46m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2h 24m$74–112Bus via Oglesby
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
4h 27m$61–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peru to Chicago is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Peru to Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Chicago. However, there are services departing from La Salle / Peru and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Peru station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mendota Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Peru and Chicago is 101 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Peru to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Peru to Chicago, including transfers.
Peru to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Salle / Peru station.
Peru to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mendota Station.
The best way to get from Peru to Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Peru, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Peru to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Peru to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Chicago is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Peru to Chicago.
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