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Cheap flights to Bloomington, IL

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1 May — 8 May1
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Bloomington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Bloomington. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Bloomington should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Getting around Bloomington

Bloomington is serviced by an extensive public transit system.  Taxi service should be phoned when needed as locating a vacant cab on the street is difficult.

Getting from the Airport to Bloomington

Bloomington is serviced by the Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).  There are five car rental agencies that are located in the baggage claim area at the airport terminal.  The city is only a few minutes from the airport.  Exit the airport on Highway 51 North and turn right on Veteran’s Parkway which will take you into the city. 

The Greater Peoria Airport (PIA) is a 45 minute drive from Bloomington via highways I-74 and I-474 West.

  • Why visit Bloomington?

    While business and education are the biggest reasons to visit Bloomington, the city has much to offer recreational tourists as well. Sports enthusiasts will find that Bloomington has several top-rate public and private golf courses. Golf Digest named the Bloomington Country Golf Club as one of the Unites State’s best places to golf. Two city-owned lakes are popular places for boating and fishing, with boat rentals available through most of the year. The city is also home to the biggest indoor rock climbing facility in the United States and top athletes come to Bloomington to test their skills. Located the heartland of America, Bloomington is also an ideal place to experience American Midwest culture. The annual County Fair is one of the largest and oldest agricultural fairs in the country. Farmers bring in their best livestock and produce for show but the fair also has a carnival like atmosphere with live acts at the grandstand, amusement park rides and contests. The fair’s events are diverse with special shows for everything from antiques to tractor-pulls.

  • What does BMI mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Bloomington-Normal Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BMI flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bloomington?

    For a flight to Bloomington, you will be flying into Bloomington-Normal. Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bloomington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bloomington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bloomington?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bloomington. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Which airport is closest to Allstate Arena?

    If being close to Bloomington is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Does Bloomington-Normal Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bloomington-Normal Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bloomington-Normal Airport?

    Yes. Bloomington-Normal Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport is the closest property to Bloomington-Normal Airport (0.0 mi away from Bloomington-Normal Airport).

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