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$173+ 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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$375
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/134:04 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/206:10 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/1810:54 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/195:34 pmBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/131:23 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/106:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$716
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/141:14 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/102:52 pmBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$733
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/2810:40 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop0h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/26:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$759
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:20 amORD - BMI
1 stop16h 57mDelta
Sun 10/196:05 amBMI - ORD
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/13$801
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/141:14 pmORD - BMI
Nonstop0h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/116:00 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,464

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ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

10:46 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 10/26

5:34 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$375

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

4:04 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 10/20

6:10 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$375

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

10:54 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 10/19

5:34 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$417

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

10:40 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$759

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

10:40 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 10/3

2:51 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$759

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

5:20 am-10:17 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 10/19

6:05 am-7:50 am

2 stops25h 45m

$801

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

11:41 am-8:13 am

2 stops20h 32m

$173

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

5:59 pm-8:28 am

3 stops38h 29m

$225

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

7:43 pm-8:06 am

3 stops36h 23m

$254

ChicagoBloomington

ORD - BMI

ORDBMI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

10:49 am-6:27 pm

3 stops31h 38m

$277

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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.

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 September 15, 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.

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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 are 3 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 (79%), American Airlines (74%), Envoy Air( 74%).

  • 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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