Direct Flights from Chicago to Peoria
Nonstop service from ORD to PIA on American, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
American, United
Nonstop flights
~8/day
Distance
130 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
About Peoria
Peoria is a city in Peoria County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located on the Illinois River, the city had a population of 113,150 as of the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in Illinois. It is the principal city of the Peoria metropolitan area in Central Illinois, consisting of Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties and had a combined population of 402,391 in 2020.
Top things to do in Peoria
- The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
- The Peoria Zoo is a zoo located in Peoria, Illinois, in the United States. The zoo is owned and operated by the Peoria Park District and is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, an…
- Sand Ridge State Forest is a conservation area located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Containing 7,200 acres (2,900 ha), it is the largest state forest in Illinois. It is located in northern Mason County.
- Jubilee College State Park is an Illinois state park located 6 mi (9.7 km) west of Peoria, Illinois. It contains Jubilee College State Historic Site, a frontier Illinois college active from 1840 to 1862.
- Miller Park Zoo is a zoo located in Miller Park, a public park in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. It is administered by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Bloomington.
- Dickson Mounds is a Native American settlement site and burial mound complex near Lewistown, Illinois. It is located in Fulton County on a low bluff overlooking the Illinois River.
- The Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences was a public museum of science and culture located in Peoria, Illinois that operated from 1965 to 2012. Its assets have been transferred to the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
- The Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site is a historic American courthouse located in Metamora, Illinois, the former county seat of Woodford County.
- George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden, usually just Luthy Botanical Garden, is a 5 acres (2.0 ha) botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Gift Avenue in Peor…
- The Fell Arboretum is an arboretum located across the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
- Spider Hill is an annual haunted event held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois to celebrate Halloween. The attractions include a trail, haunted house, and a paranormal tour.
- The Tampico Mounds are a prehistoric archaeological site located in Fulton County, Illinois near the community of Maples Mill.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Peoria
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Peoria is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 63–78°F.
- How long to stay
- Peoria rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Peoria, Illinois), Peoria Zoo, and Sand Ridge State Forest and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Peoria?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Peoria (PIA) on American, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Peoria?
- American, United fly nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Peoria (PIA).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Peoria?
- There are about 8 nonstop departures per day (roughly 56 per week) from Chicago to Peoria.
- How far is Peoria from Chicago?
- Peoria is about 130 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Peoria?
- Popular things to do include Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Peoria, Illinois), Peoria Zoo, Sand Ridge State Forest, Jubilee College State Park, and more.
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