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$179+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bloomington, IL (BMI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BMI
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
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 February 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Mon 4/61:26 pm
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 4/132:46 pm
BMI
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ORD
Nonstop1h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/111:47 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 12/259:44 am
BMI
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ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:48 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 1/78:45 pm
BMI
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ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$193
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:47 pm
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 11/309:44 am
BMI
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ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/207:50 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 11/309:44 am
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/811:47 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 1/78:45 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/271:26 pm
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 3/311:31 am
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/261:26 pm
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 3/12:56 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/177:50 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 12/259:44 am
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/87:50 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 1/89:44 am
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/107:50 am
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 7/128:45 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 2/128:40 pm
ORD
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BMI
Nonstop1h 01m
American Airlines
Fri 1/82:56 pm
BMI
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ORD
Nonstop1h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$259

Find flight deals from Chicago to Bloomington

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 February 14, 2026.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Bloomington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 14, 2026.
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

Mon 3/9

9:59 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 02m

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 1/7

8:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

10:45 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/12

7:00 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

9:41 am-10:46 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 1/8

2:56 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

4:46 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 1/7

8:45 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

9:41 am-10:46 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 1/8

2:56 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

1:26 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 4/13

2:46 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

9:59 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 02m

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 3/18

5:00 am-6:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

1:13 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 1/8

2:56 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

1:26 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 1/7

8:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$179

ChicagoBloomington

MDW - BMI

MDWBMI

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

5:16 pm-7:43 am

2 stops14h 27m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 3/8

7:23 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$405

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Bloomington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Bloomington in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Bloomington, Illinois flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bloomington

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Cheapflights Insights

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 February 14, 2026.

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.

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 February 14, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to BMI are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 4 daily inbound flights 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 1h 02m. The distance from Chicago to Bloomington, Illinois is about 116 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 (70%), Qatar Airways (67%), American Airlines( 65%).

  • 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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