Peoria, Illinois — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Illinois, United States.
Served by General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA).

History

Peoria is a city in Peoria County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located on the Illinois River, the city had a population of 113,150 as of the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in Illinois. It is the principal city of the Peoria metropolitan area in Central Illinois, consisting of Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties and had a combined population of 402,391 in 2020.

Airports

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) 5.2 mi to the centre

6100 W Everett McKinley Dirksen Pkwy, Peoria, IL 61607 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations

Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, St. Petersburg
Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth*
Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area (BDF) 37 mi to the centre

Bradford, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) 56 mi to the centre

Macomb, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Ingersoll Airport 26 mi to the centre

Canton, IL, US

Outdoor

Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport 6.8 mi to the centre

Peoria, IL, US

Outdoor

Hoerr Restricted Landing Area 7.2 mi to the centre

Peoria, IL, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA); 32 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PIA has direct flights to 10 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Peoria, Illinois. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.