Major bus company adds new routes to cover Peoria and surrounding area

PEORIA — One of the larger bus companies in the nation will now offer routes through Peoria, the company announced Monday.

Megabus said it was working with Burlington Trailways to offer expanded coverage in the Midwest.

"This partnership will allow for expanded service options for 48 Midwest cities including daily trips between Peoria and 22 cities such as Indianapolis, Des Moines, Omaha and Denver," the company said. "Additional service will be offered between Chicago and 12 cities, Denver and 22 cities, Des Moines and 33 cities, Iowa City and 20 cities, Indianapolis and 22 cities, and Saint Louis and 11 cities."

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Schedules are now available and tickets can be purchased today for travel beginning on March 27.

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