Bloomington, Indiana

Private charter · MDH → BMG

Carbondale to Bloomington

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

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Carbondale to Bloomington, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale to Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, 171 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
171 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MDHCarbondaleBMGBloomington
MDH → BMG171 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

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

Departing Carbondale

Airports in Carbondale

  • MDH

    Commercial airport

    Southern Illinois Airport

    Murphysboro · KMDH

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,506 ft

  • MWA

    Commercial airport

    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

    Marion · KMWA

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    8,012 ft

  • KPJY

    Regional airport

    Pinckneyville Du Quoin Airport

    Pinckneyville

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    3,999 ft

  • KH96

    Regional airport

    Benton Municipal Airport

    Benton

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    4,002 ft

Arriving Bloomington

Airports in Bloomington

  • BMG

    Commercial airport

    Monroe County Airport

    Bloomington · KBMG

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    6,500 ft

  • BFR

    Regional airport

    Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport

    Bedford · KBFR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,501 ft

When you land

Things to do in Bloomington

Bloomington is home to Indiana University’s flagship campus, one of the largest and most beautiful in the country, built largely from the local limestone that also went into the Empire State Building. The university, its music and business schools and its athletic programs, especially Hoosier basketball, shape much of the city’s character. The economy also includes medical device maker Cook Group, life sciences manufacturing and the nearby Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. The city’s mix of students, faculty and retirees supports a lively arts and dining scene.

  1. 01

    Indiana University Campus

    IU’s campus features limestone buildings, wooded walks and the Sample Gates, along with the Eskenazi Museum of Art in a building designed by I.M. Pei.

  2. 02

    Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

    Home to Hoosier basketball, this storied arena hosts passionate crowds and banners honoring the program’s five national championships.

  3. 03

    Kirkwood Avenue

    Connecting campus to the courthouse square, this street is lined with restaurants, bars, coffee shops and stores, with an international range of cuisines.

  4. 04

    Lake Monroe

    Indiana’s largest lake, just south of Bloomington, offers boating, swimming, fishing and camping, surrounded by state forest and the Hoosier National Forest.

  5. 05

    Brown County State Park

    Indiana’s largest state park is known for scenic drives, overlooks and hiking trails, particularly during fall color season.

  6. 06

    Nashville, Indiana

    This artist colony town in Brown County is filled with galleries, craft shops, restaurants and inns, and is especially busy during fall.

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Questions

Carbondale to Bloomington flights

How long is a private flight from Carbondale to Bloomington?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 171 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Carbondale to Bloomington use?

You can depart from Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), or Pinckneyville Du Quoin Airport (KPJY) and arrive at Monroe County Airport (BMG) or Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Carbondale 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 Carbondale and Bloomington?

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

Return flight

Bloomington to Carbondale

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