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$184+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bloomington, IL (BMI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BMI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Bloomington (BMI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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$335
(American Airlines)
From Chicago (CHI) to Bloomington-Normal
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/121:17 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop0h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/192:40 pmBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:00 amMDW - BMI
1 stop16h 46mDelta
Sat 7/126:00 amBMI - MDW
1 stop15h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/11$850
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/267:10 amORD - BMI
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Mon 7/144:10 pmBMI - ORD
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/11$855

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ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

1:17 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/19

2:40 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$335

ChicagoBloomington

MDW - BMI

MDWBMI

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/12

6:00 am-9:42 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$850

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/26

7:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/15

4:10 pm-10:16 am

2 stops18h 06m

$855

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

7:15 am-8:14 am

1 stop24h 59m

$184

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

10:40 am-11:32 am

Nonstop0h 52m

$295

ChicagoBloomington

MDW - BMI

MDWBMI

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/27

6:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$397

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bloomington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Bloomington

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BMI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Bloomington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Bloomington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BMI are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Bloomington by month

Plan your trip to Bloomington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bloomington, Illinois ranges from 1.6 - 3.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Bloomington, Illinois when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Bloomington by month

Plan your trip to Bloomington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bloomington, Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bloomington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bloomington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bloomington. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Bloomington, see what other customers have to say about Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Bloomington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bloomington from Chicago?

    Located just 4.2 mi from the city center, Bloomington-Normal is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bloomington from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Bloomington-Normal (BMI) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Before booking your flight to Bloomington, Illinois from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (85%), Japan Airlines (83%), Qatar Airways( 69%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bloomington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Bloomington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Bloomington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Bloomington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Bloomington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Bloomington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $353). Flying from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Bloomington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Bloomington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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