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$145+ Cheap flights from Peoria, IL (PIA) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIA — CHI
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$332 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
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Cheapest flights from Peoria to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Peoria to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:26 pmPIA - ORD
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/142:40 pmORD - PIA
Nonstop1h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:21 pmPIA - ORD
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/312:50 pmORD - PIA
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:25 pmPIA - ORD
1 stop29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:45 pmORD - PIA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$438
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:13 pmPIA - MDW
1 stop22h 33mAllegiant Air
Fri 3/2110:54 amMDW - PIA
2 stops33h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/3$577

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Peoria to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Tue 8/5

6:26 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

2:40 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

$202

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Sat 4/5

5:21 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

12:50 pm-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$247

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Fri 3/14

9:27 pm-12:59 am

2 stops27h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/23

5:22 pm-2:22 pm

3 stops21h 00m

$506

PeoriaChicago

PIA - MDW

PIAMDW

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/17

7:13 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop22h 33m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/21

10:54 am-8:39 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$577

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/10

9:27 pm-7:44 am

2 stops34h 17m

$145

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-7:07 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$149

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/31

2:32 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$179

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Peoria, Illinois-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Peoria, Illinois-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Peoria, Illinois-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Peoria, Illinois-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Peoria, Illinois-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Peoria to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Peoria to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Peoria to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PIA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Peoria to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Peoria to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

The most flights from PIA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines from Peoria to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
752 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Peoria to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Peoria to Chicago?

    For a flight from Peoria to Chicago, you will be flying from Greater Peoria. Greater Peoria (PIA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Greater Peoria is the only Peoria airport and it handles 14 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from Greater Peoria on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago round-trip from $202. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $247, and Allegiant Air, from $577. American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (87%), Japan Airlines (80%), Copa Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago is $148. On average you can expect to pay $400. The most popular route, (Greater Peoria - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $217.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Peoria to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Peoria to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Peoria to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Peoria to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Peoria to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Peoria to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Peoria to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Peoria to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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