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$164+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIA — CHI
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Peoria to Chicago

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 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/246:00 am
PIA
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ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 5/311:45 am
ORD
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PIA
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 4/105:35 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 4/208:50 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 6/146:00 am
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 6/278:12 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/15:15 am
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 4/511:46 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 4/11:20 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 4/58:50 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 3/285:25 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 3/2911:30 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/26:30 am
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 5/69:35 pm
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 4/55:35 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1210:45 pm
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 3/212:20 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 3/2512:40 pm
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/72:50 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 4/811:30 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 4/32:50 pm
PIA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 4/68:50 am
ORD
-
PIA
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:16 pm
PIA
-
MDW
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/55:11 pm
MDW
-
PIA
2 stops19h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$901

Find flight deals from Peoria to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Peoria (PIA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Peoria to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Fri 4/10

5:35 pm-6:48 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

8:50 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$254
Quickest round-trip

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Fri 4/3

5:15 am-6:22 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:22 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$269

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Fri 4/3

6:30 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

12:58 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$284

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

8:50 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$284

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Thu 4/9

1:20 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

8:50 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$299

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Sat 5/2

5:30 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

11:00 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$309

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Tue 4/7

2:50 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

11:30 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$327

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Tue 4/28

8:05 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

11:30 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$327

PeoriaChicago

PIA - MDW

PIAMDW

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/1

5:16 pm-8:26 am

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

5:11 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops19h 27m

$901
Cheapest one-way

PeoriaChicago

PIA - ORD

PIAORD

Greater Peoria

Wed 6/17

10:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$164

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Compare providers for flights from Peoria to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Peoria to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Peoria with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Peoria to Chicago

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago (average of $148). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 22, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Peoria to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Peoria, Illinois to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 22, 2026.

The most flights from PIA to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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.

  • How long is the flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in about 1h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Peoria, Illinois and Chicago is about 130 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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: Japan Airlines (87%), Copa Airlines (84%), British Airways (77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago is $125. On average you can expect to pay $593. The most popular route, (Greater Peoria - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $239.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago (average of $148). Flying from Peoria, Illinois to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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