Bloomington to Chicago (BMG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Bloomington to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 207 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

BMG–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 207 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BMG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BMG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bloomington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BMG→ORD IND→ORD SDF→ORD
Distance from BMG – 43 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 28 19
Weekly flights 0 745 436
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 52m 1h 21m
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights · Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BMG with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Bloomington.
BMG: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
207 mi / 333 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BMG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloomington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance207 mi / 333 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: BMG
Full nameMonroe County Airport
IATA / ICAOBMG / KBMG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation846 ft / 258 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BMG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Monroe County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, CLE, MSP, IAD, HOU, DAL, IAH, SRQ, PBI, FLL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Bloomington.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND, SDF and LAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BMG to ORD

Monroe County Airport (BMG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

BMG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BMG to ORD ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 207 miles (333 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Louisville (SDF) and West Lafayette (LAF).