Meet In The Middle
Everything you need, all in one place
Peoria brings big-city possibilities with Midwestern charm, offering everything you need to host an unforgettable meeting or event!
41
Event venues
400,000
Square-foot convention center
4,019
Hotel rooms at peak
1
International airport
13
Direct flights to PIA
8
Direct daily flights to ORD
Planner guides
Easy to Get Here, Hard to Leave!
Centrally located in the heart of Illinois, Peoria is an easy drive from major Midwest cities. Flying in? Peoria International Airport (PIA) makes getting here a breeze, with 13 direct flights!
Peoria, Illinois
Hover over or tap a state to see drive times to Peoria.
Iowa – Drive Times
- Des Moines – 4 hours
- Cedar Rapids – 3 hours
- Davenport – 1.5 hours
Wisconsin – Drive Times
- Madison – 3 hours
- Milwaukee – 3.5 hours
- Beloit – 2 hours
Missouri – Drive Times
- Columbia – 4.5 hours
- St. Louis – 2.5 hours
- Kansas City – 6 hours
Illinois – Drive Times
- Champaign – 1.5 hours
- Chicago – 3 hours
- Springfield – 1 hour
- Carbondale – 4.5 hours
Indiana – Drive Times
- Indianapolis – 3 hours
- Fort Wayne – 4 hours
- Bloomington – 4 hours
Kentucky – Drive Times
- Louisville – 5 hours
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What our planners say
"Peoria’s centralized location, variety of quality and affordable hotels, and abundance of amenities make it an ideal destination for hosting the Ledgestone Open. With big-city amenities and a small-town feel, everything is just a short drive away."
Nate Heinold
Tournament Director of the Ledgestone Disc Golf Open
Featured Venues
The Peoria Civic Center is a premier destination in downtown Peoria for conventions, conferences, trade shows, sporting events and live entertainment. The facility features an arena, a theater, more than 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, a nearly 27,000-square-foot ballroom and 16 additional meeting rooms.
The historic Pere Marquette combines timeless elegance with modern amenities in the heart of downtown Peoria. With 18,000+ square feet of event space, elegant ballrooms, and a convenient indoor skywalk connecting directly to the Peoria Civic Center.
The Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria is a premier sports destination featuring 12 outdoor turf fields and the 126,000-square-foot Slugger Dome. The complex offers championship-caliber facilities, spectator seating, concessions and team amenities.
Start planning your event today!
Planning an event in Peoria? We’re here to help! Fill out the form below or submit your Request for Proposal (RFP) to sales@peoria.org, and our team will help you get started.
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