Chicago to Peoria flights
Peoria lies 207 km (129 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Peoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 115,070 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | PIA, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 61601–61656 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Peoria
Peoria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 62 km), Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Peoria from Chicago?
207 km (129 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Peoria by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Peoria?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Peoria flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA); Peoria also has BMI, SPI.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.