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How to get fromWatseka to Peoriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Watseka to Peoria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gilman Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 33m
    $100–147

  2. Drive 100.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watseka to Peoriacar car 100.1 mi
    2h 19m
    $19–27

  3. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    $139–244

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Gilman Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    $97–149

  5. Train, bus via Chicago #2

    1. Take the train from Gilman Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    8h 40m
    $123–180

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Watseka to Peoria. However, you can take the taxi to Gilman Station, take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, walk to Transfer Center Stop B, take the line 7 bus to Jefferson & 4th, walk to Springfield, then take the bus to Peoria Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watseka to Peoria Amtrak Station via Gilman Station, Chicago Union Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 48m.

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