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About Peoria

Located on the Illinois River, Peoria is one of the best vacation destinations in Illinois. Peoria's irresistible midwestern charm, history, and unique attractions make it a must-see city when in the area.

To learn more about what attracted the late 17th-century French settlers to the area, visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Planetarium. Exhibitions here vary yearly, emphasizing local history, natural history, art, and science, with many interactive exhibits for the kids to enjoy.

Take a stroll through Luthy Botanical Garden on a sunny day and enjoy the magnificent conservatory full of orchids and tropical plants. Peoria Zoo offers over 100 different animal species from all over the world. The zoo is open year-round, with many seasonal events throughout the year.

And bring your dancing shoes because Peoria also hosts a vibrant nightlife scene, from live music shows to performing arts events.

Peoria's central location makes it easy to reach. Peoria International Airport provides daily flights from several major cities. Peoria's Amtrak station offers access to various major cities, with trains arriving regularly. Jefferson Lines, Burlington Trailways, and Amtrak Thruway buses provide affordable transport in and out of the city, too.

What bus companies travel to Peoria, Illinois?

Located in Illinois, Peoria is accessible by bus from 21 other cities. You can choose from 23 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Peoria on Wanderu. Burlington Trailways usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Peoria are also available..

Bus companies serving Peoria

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Burlington Trailways386h 24m$150.12
Amtrak Thruway11h 25m$30.57
  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Peoria?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Peoria by bus with Burlington Trailways giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Peoria Charter had the most comfortable bus service to Peoria taking into account the seats and amenities that Peoria Charter offers. They rate Peoria Charter a 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Peoria punctually, travelers suggest that Burlington Trailways has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Peoria, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$30.57 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Peoria, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Peoria. In the last month, buses from Normal to Peoria had the lowest average price at $31.44.

The busiest bus station in Peoria is City Link Transit Ctr - 407 SW Adams St. As Peoria's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Bradley University Student Ctr - 915 Elmwood Ave.

The closest airport to Peoria is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA), it is located 5.9 miles from the city center of Peoria.
Peoria ranks number 22 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 1012 in United States. Peoria ranks number 13 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Peoria via bus service. On average 22 direct daily bus trips serve Peoria.
The population of Peoria is 115070. Peoria ranks number 8 in terms of population in Illinois and number 404 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Peoria range from $31 for a short trip to Peoria, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Peoria starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Peoria can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $72.
People who take the bus to Peoria are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Peoria easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Peoria is City Link Transit Ctr - 407 SW Adams St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select City Link Transit Ctr - 407 SW Adams St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Peoria. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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