Bloomington, Indiana

Private charter · LAF → BMG

West Lafayette to Bloomington

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

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

West Lafayette to Bloomington, door to door faster.

Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, 89 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
89 mi
Flight
30 min
Driving
2 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LAFWest LafayetteBMGBloomington
LAF → BMG89 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

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

Departing West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 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

West Lafayette to Bloomington flights

How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Bloomington?

About 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 89 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.

Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Bloomington use?

You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette and Bloomington?

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

Return flight

Bloomington to West Lafayette

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