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$121+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BMI
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)
From Chicago (CHI) to Bloomington-Normal
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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 August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/311:22 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$355
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/43:29 pmORD - BMI
1 stop24h 01mDelta
Thu 8/74:10 pmBMI - ORD
2 stops18h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,546
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:47 pmMDW - BMI
1 stop27h 39mDelta
Thu 8/76:00 amBMI - MDW
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,555

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ORD - BMI

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

1:22 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$355

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

5:46 pm-8:06 am

1 stop14h 20m

$121

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

6:00 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$268

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

6:39 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$350

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bloomington

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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 August 1, 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 August 1, 2025.

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

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 August 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Bloomington, such as 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
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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: Japan Airlines (85%), American Airlines (80%), Envoy Air( 80%).

  • 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 $515). 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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