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BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

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Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) serves Bloomington. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop8
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation265 m

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The airport in numbers

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal — facts & history

We pulled Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 418,312 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 532,870 in 2008.

Opened
1928
98 years ago
Passengers / year
418,312
as of 2019
Peak traffic
532,870
in 2008
Elevation
265 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2001–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Bloomington

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bloomington ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Delta Air Lines · Frontier Airlines · American Airlines · US Airways · Allegiant Air · Air France · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bloomington shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to the centre of Bloomington?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Bloomington?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?
About 8 destinations, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Sanford. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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