Orlando to Bloomington/Normal (MCO–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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938 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Bloomington/Normal flights
ORD Chicago 5h 4m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Bloomington/Normal flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 48m AAAYCX → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal flights
SFB Orlando ~4h 26m Y4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Bloomington/Normal flights
MSN Madison ~4h 58m MX → Madison (MSN) to Bloomington/Normal flights
STL St Louis ~5h 44m F9WNY4 → St Louis (STL) to Bloomington/Normal flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 8m AFDLLA → Minneapolis (MSP) to Bloomington/Normal flights
AZA Mesa ~8h 58m → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Bloomington/Normal flights
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Orlando to Bloomington/Normal
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
938 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–BMI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bloomington/Normal (BMI) Bloomington/Normal to Orlando flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to BMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~4h 20m SFB ~4h 26m MSN ~4h 58m ORD ~5h 4m STL ~5h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
425
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
MCO → BMI
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
BMI → MCO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bloomington/Normal from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.
Metric MCO→BMI SFB→BMI PIE→BMI
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 6 2
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 20m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 48% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Bloomington/Normal flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Bloomington/Normal flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bloomington/Normal is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · BMI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal.
Distance & Flight Time
938 mi / 1,509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–BMI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Bloomington/Normal route.
Route details
Distance938 mi / 1,509 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: BMI
Full nameCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to BMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 938 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Bloomington/Normal is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Nearby alternatives include SFB and PIE. 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.

Flights from MCO to BMI

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to BMI is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 938 miles (1,509 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB) and Pinellas Park (PIE).