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Peoria, Illinois

Private charter · DSM → PIA

Des Moines to Peoria

215 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: Scott Tranchitella from West Peoria, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Des Moines to Peoria, door to door faster.

Trade about 5 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, 215 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
215 mi
Flight
—
Driving
5 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesPIAPeoria
DSM → PIA215 miles direct

Departing Des Moines

Airports in Des Moines

  • DSM

    Major airport

    Des Moines International Airport

    Des Moines · KDSM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,004 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

Arriving Peoria

Airports in Peoria

  • PIA

    Commercial airport

    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

    Peoria · KPIA

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    10,104 ft

  • KC15

    Regional airport

    Pekin Municipal Airport

    Pekin

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Peoria

Peoria grew up on the Illinois River as a manufacturing town, and it remains closely tied to Caterpillar, which was headquartered here for decades and still runs major engineering and manufacturing operations in the region. Healthcare has become just as important: OSF HealthCare is based in Peoria, and the city’s hospitals and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria make it the medical center for much of central Illinois. Bradley University and a federal agricultural research lab, where scientists developed mass production of penicillin during World War II, round out the economy.

  1. 01

    Caterpillar Visitors Center

    On the riverfront, interactive exhibits and a simulator let visitors explore the company’s machines and climb into the cab of a giant mining truck.

  2. 02

    Peoria Riverfront Museum

    Next door to the Caterpillar center, this museum combines art, history and science galleries with a planetarium and a giant-screen theater.

  3. 03

    Grandview Drive

    This winding drive along the bluffs in Peoria Heights passes grand homes and sweeping views of the Illinois River valley, and is a favorite route for walkers and cyclists.

  4. 04

    Wildlife Prairie Park

    West of the city, this park of nearly 2,000 acres shows animals native to Illinois, including bison, elk, black bears and wolves, in natural habitats, with lodging in cabins and converted rail cars.

  5. 05

    Spirit of Peoria

    This paddlewheel riverboat offers sightseeing and dining cruises on the Illinois River, with longer seasonal trips to nearby river towns.

  6. 06

    Forest Park Nature Center

    Trails wind through wooded bluffs and hill prairie just north of town, with a nature center and good birdwatching through the seasons.

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Questions

Des Moines to Peoria flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Peoria?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 215 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5 hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Peoria use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) or Pekin Municipal Airport (KC15). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Peoria cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Des Moines and Peoria?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Peoria back to Des Moines are priced the same way.

Return flight

Peoria to Des Moines

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