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$193+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to Chicago (CHI)

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — CHI
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Bloomington to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 6/56:02 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 6/114:27 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 5/296:02 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/24:30 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/186:30 pm
BMI
-
ORD
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/299:26 am
ORD
-
BMI
1 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Fri 5/2211:34 am
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2610:57 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 5/152:46 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 5/171:13 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 5/216:08 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 6/110:57 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/312:08 pm
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 6/1611:30 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/34:22 pm
BMI
-
ORD
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 6/124:27 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/165:00 am
BMI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 5/161:13 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/54:22 pm
BMI
-
ORD
1 stop8h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 6/1411:30 pm
ORD
-
BMI
Nonstop1h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$579

Find flight deals from Bloomington to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) to Chicago (CHI). 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 May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$237 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington to Chicago 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 May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 6/5

6:02 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

11:30 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 6/19

6:02 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

11:30 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 6/12

6:02 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

11:30 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 6/22

6:02 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

11:06 pm-12:08 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$239

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 6/9

6:02 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

4:27 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$239

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/17

6:02 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

4:26 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$239

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 5/29

6:02 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

4:30 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$269

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 10/18

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

9:26 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$301

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 6/5

6:02 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

11:06 pm-12:08 am

Nonstop1h 02m

$459
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 6/3

12:08 pm-1:09 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

11:30 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$459

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Compare providers for flights from Bloomington to Chicago

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 Bloomington to Chicago in May.
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 Bloomington, Illinois-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bloomington, Illinois-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bloomington, Illinois-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-Chicago 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 Bloomington, Illinois-Chicago 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 Bloomington to Chicago

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BMI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Bloomington to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 16, 2026.

When flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington to Chicago. 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 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 0 airlines. Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Bloomington’s city center.

  • 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 19m. 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 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 American Airlines (81%), Envoy Air (81%) or Qatar Airways (74%) 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 $796, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $195. When looking at the most popular route, (Bloomington-Normal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bloomington to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bloomington to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bloomington to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bloomington to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bloomington to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to Chicago 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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