AVERAGE TEMPERATURES:

Spring 50; Summer 77; Fall 51; Winter 28.

GETTING AROUND:

Ground Transportation:
Access Pekin via I74 to I474; Route 29; I155; Route 9, or Route 24.
See driving map for city routes.

Travel by Air:

The Greater Peoria Regional Airport operates flights daily and has car rental offices on premise. Major airlines operating from the airport include United Express, American Eagle, Trans World Express, and Northwest Airlink. Phone (309) 697-8272. Call for driving directions. The Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) at Bloomington-Normal has everything you need and more in an airport. Located two miles east of Veteran’s Parkway on Route 9 in Bloomington, CIRA features four airlines, three car rentals and several retail shops. In addition, a business center open to the general public, conference rooms and a VIP lounge cater to our busy business travelers. Call for driving directions.

Rail Travel:

Amtrak station is at 100 E. Parkinson St., Normal, IL 61761 (800) 872-7245

• Staffed Station
• Checked Baggage Service
• Enclosed Waiting Area
• Restrooms
• Payphones
• Free Long- and Short-Term Parking
• Vending
• Car Rentals

Approximately 30 miles from Pekin. Call for directions.

Group Services:

• Dignitary Welcome
• Reservation Services
• Transportation Arrangements
• Tours
• Itinerary Planning
• Information Packets
• Name Badges

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

• Pekin Visitors Bureau (309) 477-2300 or (877) 669-7741
• Emergencies 911
• Directory Assistance 411
• Pekin Police Department (309) 346-3132
• Pekin Daily Times (309) 346-1111
• Pekin Hospital (309) 347-1151 Emergency (309) 353-0430
• Pekin Park District (309) 353-5330
• Pekin Public Library (309) 347-7111
• Road Conditions (800) 452-4368