How much does a train ticket from Chicago to Peoria cost?

The average train ticket price from Chicago to Peoria is $61. The best way to find train tickets from Chicago to Peoria is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Chicago to Peoria?

A train trip between Chicago and Peoria is around 5h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 129 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Chicago and Peoria?

The number of trains from Chicago to Peoria can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Peoria by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Chicago to Peoria | Amtrak

Train Chicago to Peoria: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$61

Average train trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure7:15am

Distance131 miles (210 km)

Latest train departure5:20pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,074 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5074 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Chicago to Peoria Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/23

$57

04/24

$52

Today

$71

04/26

No data

04/27

$63

04/28

$63

04/29

$52

04/30

$57

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Peoria was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Peoria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $112 for a train ticket from Chicago to Peoria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Peoria you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Peoria, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Peoria?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 10m	Avg Price$135	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 15m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Chicago and Peoria is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $61 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $51. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Peoria, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Peoria in about 5h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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