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How to get fromNormal to Pekinby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Pekin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 34m
  2. Drive 42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Pekincar car 42 mi
    45 min
    $8–12
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Normal to Pekintaxi taxi 42 mi
    45 min
    $130–160

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Pekin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Normal to Pekin. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Peoria Amtrak Station, walk to CityLink Transit Center, then take the line 23 bus to Tazewell County Court House. Alternatively, you can drive from Normal to Pekin in around 45 min.

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