How far is Chicago from Peoria?

Chicago and Peoria are 129 miles (208 km) apart.

Bus Chicago to Peoria from $135 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Peoria on September 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30am	Chicago	7h 10m	1:40pm	Peoria Station	No tags
6:30am	Chicago	7h 10m	1:40pm	Peoria Station	No tags
6:30am	Chicago	7h 10m	1:40pm	Peoria Station	No tags
6:30am	Chicago	7h 10m	1:40pm	Peoria Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Peoria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$135 - $135	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$51 - $102	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Peoria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Peoria. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Peoria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135

Average bus trip duration7h 10m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance131 miles (210 km)

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Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Burlington Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $135

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Chicago to Peoria Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Peoria!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Peoria, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Peoria.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Peoria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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