Travelling from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the main airport in Chicago. Look for flights from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA) that depart from this terminal.
Book a direct Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Chicago and Peoria (where General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA) is the most popular route. There are 53 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:15pm. Opt for the first ORD to PIA departure operated by American Airlines at 8:40am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to PIA.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA) leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When departing from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport with United Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between ORD and PIA is United.
American Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to PIA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl 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 boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA)
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You'll find PIA at 6100 W. Everett McKinley Dirksen Parkway.
Getting from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA) to central Peoria
Central Peoria is around 11 kilometres from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA)
Right now, 138 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 204 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to PIA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport (PIA), while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Peoria based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Chicago to PIA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Peoria, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Peoria
After booking your flight from Chicago to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Peoria:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences, The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Riverfront Museum are essential stops on your Peoria itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Peoria, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres northeast to Chicago to check off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Milwaukee is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of Peoria. No journey is complete without seeing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
