Chicago to Bloomington/Normal (ORD–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–BMI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 116 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | E70, E75 | 0h59-1h05 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Bloomington/Normal from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BMI | MSN→BMI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 0h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 14% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BMI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–BMI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to BMI
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BMI ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 5 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
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madison (MSN).