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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Bloomington:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 10:46 am
• Latest: departs at 11:03 pm and lands at 12:04 am.

The flight takes about 1h 01m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Bloomington.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Bloomington takes 1h 01m, covering 117 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$50 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Bloomington flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $456 to $861. That means the highest observed fare was about 88% higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Bloomington is around $456 round-trip, with a flight time of about 58m. Recent train fares are around $36, with a trip time of about 2h 05m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 93% lower. However, taking the train takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to Bloomington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $278, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Bloomington may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Bloomington-Normal (BMI).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Chicago to Bloomington. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $169.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Bloomington.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Bloomington flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.