Bloomington/Normal to Columbus (BMI–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BMI and CMH. Nearest airports to BMI with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 109 mi) · Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 116 mi) · General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA, 43 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 33m AAJL → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 22m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAQR → AACXQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bloomington/Normal to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BMI and CMH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BMI Routes CMH Routes BMI Live Flights CMH Live Flights CMH Delays
All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Bloomington/Normal flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ORD ~3h 33m ATL ~4h 22m DFW ~5h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
151
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BMI → CMH
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
CMH → BMI
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Bloomington/Normal

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric BMI→CMH MLI→CMH MDW→CMH
Distance from BMI – 107 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 7
Weekly flights – 1 54
Moline (MLI) to Columbus flights · Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights · Gary (GYY) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of BMI with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington/Normal.
BMI: CDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Facts

BMI–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloomington/Normal to Columbus route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BMI
Full nameCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BMI to CMH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington/Normal.
Yes, return flights from CMH to BMI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI, MDW and GYY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).