Bloomington, Illinois

Private charter · AMW → BMI

Ames to Bloomington

266 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ames to Bloomington, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ames Municipal Airport in Ames to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington, 266 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
266 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AMWAmesBMIBloomington
AMW → BMI266 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ames

Airports in Ames

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

  • BNW

    Regional airport

    Boone Municipal Airport

    Boone · KBNW

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    4,808 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving Bloomington

Airports in Bloomington

  • BMI

    Commercial airport

    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

    Bloomington/Normal · KBMI

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • KAAA

    Regional airport

    Logan County Airport

    Lincoln

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Bloomington

Bloomington and its twin town Normal form one of the most white-collar communities in downstate Illinois. State Farm is headquartered here and is by far the largest employer, and Country Financial is also based in town. Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University bring students, faculty and visitors, and the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal now builds electric vehicles for Rivian, which has added engineering and manufacturing traffic to the area’s mix of insurance, education and agriculture.

  1. 01

    David Davis Mansion State Historic Site

    The 1872 home of Supreme Court Justice David Davis, Lincoln’s friend and campaign manager, is preserved with its original furnishings and Victorian gardens. Guided tours are offered.

  2. 02

    McLean County Museum of History

    Housed in the domed former county courthouse downtown, the museum explores local history from Native American life to farming, Route 66 and the rise of State Farm.

  3. 03

    Illinois Shakespeare Festival

    Each summer, Illinois State University stages Shakespeare and other classics under the stars at the Ewing Theatre, set on a historic estate with formal gardens.

  4. 04

    Constitution Trail

    This paved rail trail runs for miles through both towns, linking parks, neighborhoods and campuses, and is popular with cyclists, runners and walkers.

  5. 05

    Miller Park Zoo

    A small, well-kept city zoo in a historic park with a lake, known for its Sumatran tigers, red pandas and a walk-through tropical rain forest building.

  6. 06

    Funks Grove

    South of town along Route 66, the Funk family has made maple “sirup” in their old-growth grove for generations, and their roadside shop is a favorite stop for road-trippers.

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Questions

Ames to Bloomington flights

How long is a private flight from Ames to Bloomington?

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 266 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Ames to Bloomington use?

You can depart from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Boone Municipal Airport (BNW), or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) and arrive at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) or Logan County Airport (KAAA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ames to Bloomington cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ames and Bloomington?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bloomington back to Ames are priced the same way.

Return flight

Bloomington to Ames

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