Bloomington, Indiana

Private charter · MDW → BMG

Chicago to Bloomington

192 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Chicago to Bloomington, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, 192 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
192 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MDWChicagoBMGBloomington
MDW → BMG192 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

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

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

  • KIGQ

    Regional airport

    Lansing Municipal Airport

    Chicago

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,002 ft

  • K05C

    Regional airport

    Griffith-Merrillville Airport

    Griffith

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,900 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

Chicago to Bloomington flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Bloomington?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 192 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Bloomington use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) 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 Chicago 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 Chicago and Bloomington?

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

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