Bloomington/Normal to Chicago (BMI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BMI–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 116 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | E70, E75 | 1h01-1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Bloomington/Normal
| Metric | BMI→ORD | PIA→ORD | DEC→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BMI | – | 43 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 143 | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 0h 59m | 1h 13m |
Travel Essentials
BMI: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
BMI–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BMI to ORD
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BMI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BMI to ORD ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 116 miles (187 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Decatur (DEC) and Savoy (CMI).