Chicago to Bloomington/Normal (ORD–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–BMI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 116 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 28 | E70 | 0h59-1h05 | Oneworld | QR | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 0h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – |
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 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BMI is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 116 miles (187 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madison (MSN).