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 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 116 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 56 | CR5, CRJ | 0h59-1h12 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 42 | E70 | 1h01-1h08 | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bloomington/Normal from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BMI | MSN→BMI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 0h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 54% | – |
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 and United Airlines. With 99 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 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 116 miles (187 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 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).