Cheap flights from Bloomington (BMI) to Chicago (CHI) from $264

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BMI — CHI
sep. 25 — oct. 21

How to find the cheapest flight from Bloomington (BMI) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best BMI to CHI flight in 2023: compare Bloomington to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$191

Round-trip from

$207
High demand for flights, 45% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 81% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Bloomington-Normal to Chicago (CHI)

BMI - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago?

July can be a great time to fly to Chicago from Bloomington, Illinois with a flight ticket averaging about $301. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $42. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago (BMI - CHI)?

When flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago, 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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$329 - $396

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Price

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

mar. 10/24

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/31

Nonstop0h 55m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

mar. 10/24

1 stop6h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/31

Nonstop0h 55m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

sáb. 10/28

Nonstop1h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/2

Nonstop0h 55m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

mar. 10/24

1 stop8h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/31

1 stop5h 45m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

dom. 1/14

Nonstop1h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/20

Nonstop0h 53m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

lun. 11/6

Nonstop1h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/13

Nonstop1h 06m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

sáb. 10/28

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/2

1 stop5h 45m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

dom. 1/14

Nonstop1h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/20

1 stop7h 29m

Bloomington-NormalChicago O'Hare Intl

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

lun. 11/6

Nonstop1h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/13

1 stop5h 46m

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Deals found on 9/18

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a window seat, but there was no window. Man beside me was very large. Both of these components made me very uncomfortable.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a window seat, but there was no window. Man beside me was very large. Both of these components made me very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Bloomington to Chicago flights.

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

Most people fly from Bloomington-Normal (BMI) if they book a flight from Bloomington to Chicago. On average, Bloomington-Normal has 6 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 1 airline. Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Bloomington’s city center.

Can I find flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $329, but on average you can expect to pay $440.

Are there nonstop flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 5 direct flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago is less than $374.

What days are nonstop flights available from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 4 flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago a day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

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

There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago in 1h 07m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Bloomington, Illinois and Chicago are separated by a distance of 116 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($329), offers the cheapest pricing from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago consider choosing Japan Airlines (84%), American Airlines (80%) or Air Wisconsin (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago?

While on average a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago is generally $409, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $142. When looking at the most popular route, (Bloomington-Normal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $371 for that flight.

What does BMI to ORD mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Bloomington-Normal Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BMI to ORD flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top airline flying from Bloomington to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Bloomington to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Bloomington to Chicago

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Weekly flight availability from Bloomington to Chicago

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