How far is Bloomington, IL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 109 miles / 175 kilometers / 95 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bloomington (BMI) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Bloomington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Bloomington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 108.825 miles
- 175.137 kilometers
- 94.567 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- 108.832 miles
- 175.148 kilometers
- 94.573 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 Chicago to Bloomington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bloomington?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Bloomington.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bloomington generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 90 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Bloomington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | 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 |