Minneapolis to Bloomington/Normal (MSP–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Bloomington/Normal
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 375 mi 1h 4m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

MSP–BMI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 375 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BMI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 53% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MSP to BMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MSN ~2h 56m DAL ~4h 31m MCO ~7h 19m ELP ~7h 26m ORD ~15h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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
MSP → BMI
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
BMI → MSP
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal.
Distance & Flight Time
375 mi / 603 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–BMI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Bloomington/Normal route.
Route details
Distance375 mi / 603 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to BMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal take approximately 1h 4m. The route covers 375 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BMI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, DAL, MCO, ELP, ORD, ATL, DFW, PIE and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 MSP to BMI

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BMI ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 375 miles (603 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.