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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL
Cheapest price
$194
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
7 h 44 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $194.
Of the 2 trains that leave Kansas City, MO for Peoria, IL on Fri, Jul 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 461 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 44 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:01 PM7h44Kansas City, MO8:45 PMPeoria, IL$1941One-way0 transfers- 12:01 PM7h44Kansas City, MO7:45 PMPeoria, IL$1971One-way0 transfers
- 1:01 PM7h44Kansas City, MO8:45 PMPeoria, IL$1941One-way0 transfers
- 12:01 PM7h44Kansas City, MO7:45 PMPeoria, IL$1971One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $136. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $136, and a flight costs an average of $366.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$243 Average price Cheapest | $462 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL:
A train is $219 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL costing on average $462 (€379).
Other travel options to Peoria, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around $243 (€199) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-171.12 (€-140.49). The journey takes 7h 43m versus 5h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 12:01 PM Kansas City, MO | 7h44 | 7:45 PM Peoria, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:01 PM Kansas City, MO | 7h44 | 8:45 PM Peoria, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL
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Trains from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $136 (€112) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 12:30. The fastest train covers the 286 miles (461 km) distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 286 miles (461 km) |
Average train duration 7h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 (€112) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 12:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Trains from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Peoria, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Peoria, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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