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

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375 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 39m AAACAF → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Bloomington/Normal flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Bloomington/Normal flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 24m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal flights
MSN Madison ~2h 58m AFAMDL → Madison (MSN) to Bloomington/Normal flights
STL St Louis ~4h 47m DLKEKL → St Louis (STL) to Bloomington/Normal flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 35m DL → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Bloomington/Normal flights
AZA Mesa ~7h 54m SY → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Bloomington/Normal flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 20m → SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Bloomington/Normal flights
ELP El Paso ~9h 52m → El Paso (ELP) to Bloomington/Normal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Bloomington/Normal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 375 mi 1h 4m nonstop

MSP–BMI had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, 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 375 miles in 1h 4m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–BMI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 MSP to BMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSN ~2h 58m ORD ~3h 39m STL ~4h 47m ATL ~5h 5m DFW ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
403
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BMI → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 375 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to BMI: Delta Air Lines. 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 1h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, 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.

MSP to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BMI is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 375 miles (603 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.