Raleigh/Durham to Bloomington/Normal (RDU–BMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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635 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Bloomington/Normal flights
ORD Chicago 4h 34m AAASCX → AAQR Chicago (ORD) to Bloomington/Normal flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 6m AAASCX → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bloomington/Normal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Bloomington/Normal
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
635 mi 1h 28m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–BMI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bloomington/Normal (BMI) Bloomington/Normal to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATL ~4h 21m ORD ~4h 34m DFW ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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
RDU → BMI
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
BMI → RDU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bloomington/Normal is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · BMI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal.
Distance & Flight Time
635 mi / 1,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–BMI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Bloomington/Normal route.
Route details
Distance635 mi / 1,021 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to BMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 635 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Bloomington/Normal is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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 RDU to BMI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to BMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BMI is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,021 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.