Peoria to Chicago (PIA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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130 mi airlines 143/wk
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AA3516
AA American
E70
5:15 AM
CDT
6:22 AM
CDT
1h 7m
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AA3931
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
7:14 AM
CDT
1h 14m
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UA5276
UA United
CRJ
6:30 AM
CDT
7:43 AM
CDT
1h 13m
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UA4575
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
CDT
7:42 AM
CDT
1h 12m
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UA5405
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
CDT
7:42 AM
CDT
1h 12m
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CM1423
CM Copa
CR7
6:35 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA4411
UA United
CR7
6:35 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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UA5742
UA United
CRJ
8:43 AM
CDT
9:42 AM
CDT
0h 59m
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UA4781
UA United
CRJ
10:40 AM
CDT
11:53 AM
CDT
1h 13m
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UA4399
UA United
CR7
10:40 AM
CDT
11:54 AM
CDT
1h 14m
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AA3529
AA American
E70
1:17 PM
CDT
2:23 PM
CDT
1h 6m
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BA1774
BA British
E70
1:17 PM
CDT
2:23 PM
CDT
1h 6m
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BA1672
BA British
E70
1:17 PM
CDT
2:23 PM
CDT
1h 6m
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BA1653
BA British
E70
1:17 PM
CDT
2:23 PM
CDT
1h 6m
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AA4179
AA American
E75
1:22 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 13m
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BA1675
BA British
E75
1:22 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 13m
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BA1739
BA British
E75
1:22 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 13m
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UA6022
UA United
CRJ
1:25 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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UA4398
UA United
CR7
2:20 PM
CDT
3:34 PM
CDT
1h 14m
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UA4737
UA United
CRJ
2:50 PM
CDT
4:03 PM
CDT
1h 13m
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UA4182
UA United
CR5
2:50 PM
CDT
4:02 PM
CDT
1h 12m
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UA4808
UA United
CR2
5:25 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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AA3758
AA American
E70
6:50 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA3731
AA American
E70
7:15 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA6004
UA United
CRJ
7:43 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA4567
UA United
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:03 AM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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CM1410
CM Copa
CR5
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:03 AM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5368
UA United
CRJ
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:02 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5733
UA United
CRJ
11:30 AM
CDT T2
12:43 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA4179
AA American
E75
11:45 AM
CDT T3
12:52 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA3529
AA American
E70
11:46 AM
CDT T3
12:47 PM
CDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA4409
UA United
CR7
12:40 PM
CDT T2
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA6032
UA United
CRJ
12:58 PM
CDT T2
2:08 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA4462
UA United
CR5
12:58 PM
CDT T2
2:07 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5874
UA United
CRJ
3:36 PM
CDT T2
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA3731
AA American
E70
5:22 PM
CDT T3
6:34 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5992
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
CDT T2
6:53 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3758
AA American
E70
6:16 PM
CDT T3
7:06 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA4536
UA United
CR5
7:50 PM
CDT T2
9:08 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA5509
UA United
CR5
7:55 PM
CDT T2
9:13 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA4388
UA United
CR5
8:10 PM
CDT T2
9:21 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA5798
UA United
CR2
9:15 PM
CDT T2
10:20 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5939
UA United
CRJ
9:15 PM
CDT T2
10:27 PM
CDT
1h 12m
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UA5957
UA United
CRJ
9:45 PM
CDT T2
10:57 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5511
UA United
CR5
10:45 PM
CDT T2
11:57 PM
CDT
1h 12m
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Peoria to Chicago
5 carriers, 143 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 143 Flights/wk 130 mi 0h 59m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

PIA–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 130 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 77 CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ 0h59-1h25 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 40 E70, E75 1h06-1h15 Oneworld
BA British Airways 19 E70, E75 1h06-1h13 Oneworld
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR7 1h25 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – CM, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, BA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (84 flights/wk, 59%)
Oneworld: AA + BA (59 flights/wk, 41%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PIA to ORD direction.
Mon
22
flights
Tue
22
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
21
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
22
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
25
Nonstop flights
143
Outbound / wk
117
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
774
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PIA → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → PIA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Peoria

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PIA→ORD BMI→ORD SPI→ORD
Distance from PIA 43 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 1
Weekly flights 143 42 27
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 1m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of PIA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Peoria.
PIA: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Peoria, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
130 mi / 209 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 25m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

PIA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Peoria to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance130 mi / 209 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights143 out / 117 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: PIA
IATA / ICAOPIA / KPIA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation660 ft / 201 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 25m. The route covers 130 miles.
There are approximately 143 nonstop flights per week from PIA to ORD. The return direction has about 117 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNK, YYZ, IAD, IAH, DAL, PUJ, DEN, DFW, CLT, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BMI, SPI and MLI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PIA to ORD

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 143 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PIA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIA to ORD ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 130 miles (209 km). There are approximately 143 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 260 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LNK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bloomington/Normal (BMI), Springfield (SPI) and Moline (MLI).