How far is Chicago, IL, from Bloomington, IL?
The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 116 miles / 187 kilometers / 101 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Chicago (ORD) is 134 miles / 216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 43 minutes.
Central Illinois Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Bloomington to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloomington to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 116.235 miles
- 187.062 kilometers
- 101.006 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 116.288 miles
- 187.147 kilometers
- 101.051 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Bloomington to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Bloomington and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Bloomington to Chicago generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Illinois Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bloomington, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BMI |
| ICAO Code: | KBMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Bloomington (BMI) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |