Travelling from Chicago to Peoria International Airport (PIA): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Chicago to Peoria International Airport (PIA). Explore your options for leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
1 hour 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Chicago to Peoria International Airport flight.
Peoria (where Peoria International Airport is located) and Chicago share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) is the most popular route. There are 47 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:15pm. Choose the first ORD to PIA departure operated by American Airlines at 8:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to PIA.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Get there in one go from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Peoria International Airport (PIA) are available from here.
United Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Chicago to Peoria International Airport departing from ORD.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with United Airlines between ORD and PIA.
With 68.64% of its services landing as planned, American Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Peoria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to PIA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Peoria International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Peoria International Airport (PIA)
Once your flight from Chicago to Peoria International Airport has touched down, unwind at a hotel close by. OYO Hotel Downtown Peoria I-74 is a convenient option that's a quick drive from PIA.
PIA is located at 6100 W. Everett McKinley Dirksen Parkway.
Getting from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to central Peoria
The centre of Peoria is roughly 11 kilometres from Peoria International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Peoria International Airport (PIA)
Currently, 124 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Peoria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 171 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to PIA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Peoria International Airport (PIA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. March is the quietest month to visit Peoria. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Peoria International Airport (PIA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Chicago to PIA plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Peoria to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Peoria International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Peoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Peoria right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Peoria International Airport:
Your trip to Peoria wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences, The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Riverfront Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Peoria. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Peoria, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
