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The Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the premier art museums in the United States, known for its Impressionist masterpieces, modern works, and iconic collections in a landmark downtown building.
Flights from Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $178 (€143) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by train.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:01, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 1h 6m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $178 (€143) |
Flights per day 17 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 6m |
First flight 12:01 AM |
Last flight 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$246
Average price
$268
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around $268 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $246.
Of the 5 flights that leave Peoria, IL for Chicago, IL onMon, Jun 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct flights cover the 207 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the longest flights will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$271 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $201 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $271 (€218).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Peoria, IL to Chicago, IL flights for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA536+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 12h34 | 5:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5193+ AA1038 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 5h41 | 10:47 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2907+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 11h37 | 4:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2080+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 10h53 | 3:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2908+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 7h12 | 12:18 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2488+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 14h42 | 7:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2530+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 9h14 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA627+ AA5193 | 5:06 AM Peoria | 16h31 | 9:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3779 | 6:00 AM Peoria | 1h15 | 7:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4551 | 6:30 AM Peoria | 1h15 | 7:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4780 | 8:20 AM Peoria | 1h15 | 9:35 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5455 · UA2865 | 8:45 AM Peoria | 6h10 | 2:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5455 · UA617 | 8:45 AM Peoria | 8h20 | 5:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3741 | 9:45 AM Peoria | 1h11 | 10:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5807 | 10:45 AM Peoria | 1h15 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4477 | 1:21 PM Peoria | 1h15 | 2:36 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4602 | 2:33 PM Peoria | 1h26 | 3:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3014+ AA5343 | 4:20 PM Peoria | 7h39 | 11:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA627+ AA5343 | 4:20 PM Peoria | 5h17 | 9:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4505 | 5:33 PM Peoria | 1h18 | 6:51 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3740 | 6:58 PM Peoria | 1h28 | 8:26 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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