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$128+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — CHI
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(American Airlines)
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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 December 20, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/265:25 amBMI - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/319:45 amORD - BMI
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$443

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BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 1/25

12:57 pm-1:53 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

9:45 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

$305

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 2/19

1:05 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$128

BloomingtonChicago

BMI - ORD

BMIORD

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 2/22

4:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$468

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Deals found on 12/19

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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.

Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Bloomington to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Bloomington to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 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 December 20, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Bloomington to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 20, 2024.

The most flights from BMI to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 20, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 1 airline. Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Bloomington’s city center.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (97%), Air Wisconsin (92%) or Japan Airlines (90%) 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 $486, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $192. When looking at the most popular route, (Bloomington-Normal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $305 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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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Top airline flying from Bloomington to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 20, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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