Cheap Flights from ORD to PIA: When to Fly from Chicago to Peoria

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to PIA are

• April 2nd to April 29th
• August 6th to November 11th (except the week of August 20th)
• December 3rd to February 25th (except the weeks of December 17th and January 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to PIA is late September. Prices can be as high as $586 for Friday flights during early August, or as low as $254 for Monday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Peoria

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Peoria, IL (PIA) will usually cost between $254 to $299 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $254. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $349. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $95 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $259 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to PIA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to PIA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to PIA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.24, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Monday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $12 (4%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Monday and returning a week later will cost an average of $258. Return trip prices are from the PIA to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to PIA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 13 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ORD to PIA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to PIA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from General Downing – Peoria International Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 130 miles or 209 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to PIA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to PIA flight is about 1 hour 13 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Peoria, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 47 available flights from ORD to PIA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to PIA tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 29% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 4% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PIA heading for ORD about 21 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Peoria, IL is about 19 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Envoy: 21 minutes late
• ExpressJet: 29 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.