Bloomington, Indiana

Private charter · RFD → BMG

Rockford to Bloomington

248 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Rockford to Bloomington, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford to Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, 248 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
248 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RFDRockfordBMGBloomington
RFD → BMG248 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

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

Departing Rockford

Airports in Rockford

  • RFD

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Rockford International Airport

    Chicago/Rockford · KRFD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    10,002 ft

  • JVL

    Regional airport

    Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

    Janesville · KJVL

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    7,302 ft

  • KRPJ

    Regional airport

    Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field

    Rochelle

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • FEP

    Regional airport

    Albertus Airport

    Freeport · KFEP

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,504 ft

  • KDKB

    Regional airport

    DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

    DeKalb

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    7,026 ft

  • KC77

    Regional airport

    Poplar Grove Airport

    Poplar Grove

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    3,773 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

Rockford to Bloomington flights

How long is a private flight from Rockford to Bloomington?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 248 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Rockford to Bloomington use?

You can depart from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), or Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ) 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 Rockford 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 Rockford and Bloomington?

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

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