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Des Moines to Bloomington
258 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Des Moines 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 Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington, 258 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 258 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 30 min
- Driving
- 6 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
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 Des Moines
Airports in Des Moines
DSM
Major airportDes Moines International Airport
Des Moines · KDSM
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,004 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
Arriving Bloomington
Airports in Bloomington
BMI
Commercial airportCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington/Normal · KBMI
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
KAAA
Regional airportLogan 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
Des Moines to Bloomington flights
How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Bloomington?
About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 258 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.
Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Bloomington use?
You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Bloomington?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bloomington back to Des Moines are priced the same way.
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Bloomington to Des Moines
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