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The cheapest times to fly from CHA to BMI are

  • April 9th to April 29th
  • July 30th to August 12th
  • October 15th to March 4th (except the weeks of November 26th and December 17th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CHA to BMI is late January. Prices can be as high as $590 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $198 for Wednesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Bloomington

Flying from Chattanooga, TN (CHA) to Bloomington/Normal, IL (BMI) will usually cost between $198 to $458 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $223. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $427. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $204 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $305 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CHA to BMI flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CHA to BMI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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CHA to BMI Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the CHA to BMI flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chattanooga. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.44, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to BMI, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into CHA. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $133 (35%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $239. Return trip prices are from the BMI to CHA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CHA to BMI can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 45 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from CHA to BMI while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, IN

  • 148 miles (238 km) away from BMI
  • Usually 21.64% less expensive than BMI
  • 1-layover flights available

See CHA to IND flights

Destination alternative #2: St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St. Louis, MO

  • 142 miles (229 km) away from BMI
  • Usually 14.10% less expensive than BMI
  • 1-layover flights available

See CHA to STL flights

Destination alternative #3: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL

  • 116 miles (187 km) away from BMI
  • Usually 6.23% less expensive than BMI
  • Nonstop flights available

See CHA to ORD flights

Destination alternative #4: General Downing – Peoria International Airport (PIA) in Peoria, IL

  • 43 miles (69 km) away from BMI
  • Usually 3.93% less expensive than BMI
  • 1-layover flights available

See CHA to PIA flights

Destination alternative #5: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, IL

  • 109 miles (175 km) away from BMI
  • Usually 1.97% less expensive than BMI
  • 1-layover flights available

See CHA to MDW flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CHA to BMI? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Lovell Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 427 miles or 687 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CHA to BMI?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CHA to BMI flight is about 1 hour 45 minutes.

How many flights go between Chattanooga, TN and Bloomington/Normal, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 23 available flights from CHA to BMI.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code CHA
Origination airport name Lovell Field Airport
City Chattanooga, TN
Country the United States
Latitude 35
Longitude -85.2

Return Airport

Destination code BMI
Destination airport name Central Illinois Regional Airport
City Bloomington/Normal, IL
Country the United States
Latitude 40.5
Longitude -88.9

 

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