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Peoria County · About 25 minutes north of downtown Peoria

Chillicothe, Illinois

Chillicothe is a river town with outdoor life in its bones: marinas, fishing, and bluffs right at the edge of the river valley. It is a friendly, do-it-yourself kind of town that sits far enough out to feel like a retreat and close enough to stay practical.

Chillicothe, Peoria County, a community near Peoria, Illinois
About 25 minutes north of downtown Peoria

Who it fits

Who is Chillicothe best for?

Boaters and anglers, outdoor families, buyers who like the river valley, and anyone who wants a real small town with a high school of its own.

  • Riverfront parks, marinas, and bluff-country scenery
  • Full K-12 serving the northeast corner of the county
  • A genuine small-town pace 25 minutes from Peoria

Your Move Matters

Want to see Chillicothe the right way?

Teri will line up a tour of Chillicothe that matches your list: the districts, the neighborhoods, the streets worth knowing, and the ones to skip. A Saturday here does the work of a month of scrolling.