The single terminal handles domestic connections to major Midwest cities.
Gateway to Peoria, Illinois, a city on the Illinois River known as a traditional test market for new products aimed at the average American consumer.
How to get to Greater Peoria Regional Airport
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By Train
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Average travel time to PIA
Parking near Greater Peoria Regional Airport
Multi-story parking facilities are located adjacent to the terminal, with daily rates of approximately $10-18.
How to get to Peoria from PIA
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Car rental at Greater Peoria Regional Airport
All major car rental brands have a desk in the terminal.
With a license in Latin characters, for a brief period a license, passport, and credit card suffice, without an IDP.
Hotels near Greater Peoria Regional Airport
Downtown Peoria and the riverfront
15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the terminals; no direct bus to the airport.
Best for: Conferences at the Civic Center and anyone who wants the Illinois riverfront within walking distance of the hotel.
- Connected to the Peoria Civic Center by a climate-controlled walkway
- Within walking distance of the riverfront and the restaurants of Main Street
- Always need a taxi for the airport, with no direct shuttle
- In the evening, outside events at the Civic Center, downtown is quiet
Recommended hotels
Grand Prairie and Route 91
Airport shuttle offered by both hotels; 10-15 minutes by car along Route 91.
Best for: Anyone travelling for work or shopping in the commercial area to the north of the city.
- Airport shuttle included at both hotels in this area
- A few minutes on foot or by car from the shops at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
- An area of shopping centers and parking lots: little to do on foot in the evening
- 15-20 minutes by car from both downtown and the river
Recommended hotels
- Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria At Grand Prairie In the Grand Prairie complex, with a saltwater indoor pool and an airport shuttle. View availability
- Hampton Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie, IL Half a mile from the shops at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, with an airport shuttle and free hot breakfast. View availability
War Memorial Drive
15 minutes by car from the terminals along Route 150/War Memorial Drive; no direct shuttle.
Best for: The city's main commercial street, convenient for chain shops and restaurants.
- Restaurants and shops of every kind within a few minutes by car
- Hotels of comparable quality a few blocks apart from each other
- A busy road built for cars, not great for strolling
- A car is always needed for the airport, with no dedicated shuttle
Recommended hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Peoria On War Memorial Drive with a recently renovated pool and hot tub, plus a small in-house market. View availability
- Residence Inn by Marriott Peoria Suites with a full kitchen just past the Courtyard, with free breakfast and an evening reception with a light dinner. View availability
East Peoria, across the river
20-25 minutes by car from the terminals across the Illinois River; no direct public transport.
Best for: Costco, the outlets and the riverside casino, in a different town from Peoria but just minutes away.
- A recently opened hotel (2021), with ratings among the highest in the whole Peoria area
- Close to the Par-A-Dice Casino and the outlets on the Illinois River
- It's the area farthest from the airport among those in this guide
- A car is always needed, even just to cross the river toward Peoria
Recommended hotels
Airport services
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
All domestic flights pass through the airport's only terminal.
Passengers should arrive 2–2.5 hours in advance for their flights.
Map of Greater Peoria Regional Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why do people say 'Will it play in Peoria?'
An old American saying reflecting the city's historic role as a representative test market for the average US consumer.
Q. How much does the CityLink day pass cost?
$3, for unlimited rides during the day.
Q. Which CityLink line serves Peoria Airport?
Route 12.
Q. Is Peoria on the Illinois River?
Yes, a city on the Illinois River.
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