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$166+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BMI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bloomington

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Bloomington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Bloomington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/319:29 amORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:30 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1810:42 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/125:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/166:35 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/115:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$690
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/219:29 amORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/232:32 pmBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/174:23 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/125:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$778
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:00 amORD - BMI
2 stops14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:39 amBMI - ORD
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$811
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - BMI
2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:39 amBMI - MDW
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$880

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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 December 18, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$390
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Bloomington that are best for you.

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ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

12:44 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 1/3

5:30 am-6:43 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$363

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

1:30 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 1/18

8:50 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$390

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

9:29 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 1/4

5:30 am-6:43 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$415

ChicagoBloomington

MDW - BMI

MDWBMI

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

6:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$626

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

9:29 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 03m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 12/23

2:32 pm-3:42 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$731

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

5:00 am-7:29 pm

2 stops14h 29m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 12/23

8:39 am-7:02 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$811

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

6:03 am-5:35 pm

2 stops35h 32m

$166

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

5:15 am-7:08 pm

3 stops37h 53m

$214

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

7:05 am-7:40 am

3 stops48h 35m

$219

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

5:32 pm-7:40 am

3 stops38h 08m

$228

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Bloomington in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Bloomington, Illinois flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Bloomington, Illinois flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Bloomington, Illinois flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Bloomington, Illinois flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Bloomington, Illinois flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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  • 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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Chicago from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Departing from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois will take you 56m. The distance from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois is about 116 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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: Japan Airlines (75%), Qatar Airways (71%), American Airlines( 66%).

  • 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.

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