Chicago to Bloomington/Normal (ORD–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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116 mi airlines 42/wk
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AA3399
AA American
E70
9:41 AM
CDT T3
10:46 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3646
AA American
E75
9:59 AM
CDT T3
11:01 AM
CDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA3473
AA American
E70
1:13 PM
CDT T3
2:16 PM
CDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA3478
AA American
E70
1:26 PM
CDT T3
2:26 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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AA3522
AA American
E70
9:17 PM
CDT T3
10:16 PM
CDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA3635
AA American
E70
10:51 PM
CDT T3
11:52 PM
CDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3458
AA American
E70
5:00 AM
CDT
6:05 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3929
AA American
E70
5:00 AM
CDT
6:01 AM
CDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA3399
AA American
E70
11:16 AM
CDT
12:24 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3646
AA American
E75
11:31 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
CDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA3963
AA American
E70
2:46 PM
CDT
3:56 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA3384
AA American
E70
2:56 PM
CDT
4:01 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Bloomington/Normal
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 116 mi 0h 59m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–BMI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 E70, E75 0h59-1h05 14% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to BMI direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
481
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → BMI
14%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
14%
Return
BMI → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Bloomington/Normal from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal.
Distance & Flight Time
116 mi / 187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 5m.
Getting to ORD

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

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bloomington/Normal route.
Route details
Distance116 mi / 187 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BMI
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 5m. The route covers 116 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from ORD to BMI. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, MSP, DAL, MCO, DFW, ATL and ELP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BMI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSN. 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 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).