General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is served by several US carriers with connections to Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and other hubs. Flights from the east and west coasts typically require a connection. The airport is small and straightforward — a genuine regional airport that moves you through quickly.
Driving is the most flexible option. Peoria sits at the junction of Interstates 74 and 474, making it accessible from Chicago (about 170 miles, 2.5 hours), Indianapolis (200 miles, 3 hours), and St. Louis (180 miles, 3 hours). Amtrak does not serve Peoria directly; the nearest stations are in Galesburg (50 miles west) and Normal (60 miles east), with connections to Chicago on the Illinois Zephyr route.