Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ORD to BMI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
American Airlines offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bloomington — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ORD to BMI flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.33% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and BMI:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
R 3,064 is currently the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,211. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to BMI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to BMI.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BMI instead:
Grab a Central Illinois Regional Airport rental car and explore Bloomington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, National and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Boost your chances of securing the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Central Illinois Regional Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to central Bloomington
The address for BMI is 3201 Cira Dr.
Central Illinois Regional Airport to central Bloomington has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
September is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Bloomington in February.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport for July if you'd like to explore Bloomington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to BMI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Bloomington. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Around 257 kilometres east of Bloomington, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
