There are 3 ways to get from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2h 4m$91–130Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Illinois Chicago to Perucar 96.4 mi
1h 47m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
3h 56m$48–66
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Illinois Chicago station to Peru. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Oglesby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Illinois Chicago station to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mendota Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between University of Illinois Chicago and Peru is 100 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru, including transfers.
University of Illinois Chicago to Peru bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
University of Illinois Chicago to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between University of Illinois Chicago, IL, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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University of Illinois Chicago to Peru bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oglesby station.
University of Illinois Chicago to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mendota Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Illinois Chicago to Peru is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from University of Illinois Chicago to Peru.
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