Madison to Bloomington/Normal (MSN–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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185 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 10m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Bloomington/Normal flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Bloomington/Normal flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 52m AAQFQR → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 53m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Bloomington/Normal flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 21m → SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Bloomington/Normal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to Bloomington/Normal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 185 mi 0h 20m nonstop

MSN–BMI had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 185 miles in 0h 20m.

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All flights from Bloomington/Normal (BMI) Bloomington/Normal to Madison flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSN–BMI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 50% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to BMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~3h 10m MSP ~3h 53m ATL ~5h 5m DFW ~5h 52m IFP ~8h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
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
MSN → BMI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
BMI → MSN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bloomington/Normal from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.
Metric MSN→BMI ORD→BMI
Distance from MSN – 108 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 58
Flight time 0h 20m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 50% –
Chicago (ORD) to Bloomington/Normal flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bloomington/Normal is 0 hours the same as Madison.
MSN: CDT · BMI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal.
Distance & Flight Time
185 mi / 298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

MSN–BMI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Bloomington/Normal route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN to BMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal take about 0h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 185 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSN to BMI: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MSN to BMI

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSN to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to BMI is about 0 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km).

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 Chicago (ORD).