The single terminal handles domestic connections, with traffic partly related to university life in the two sister cities.
Gateway to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, twin cities home to Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University.
How to get to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
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By Train
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Average travel time to BMI
Parking near Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Parking is free for both short- and long-term stays in the same lot adjacent to the terminal.
How to get to Bloomington from BMI
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Car rental at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
All major car rental companies are represented at the terminal.
With a license in Latin characters, for short stays a driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; no International Driving Permit needed.
Hotels near Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Airport area
free shuttle and 4 minutes by car from the terminal
Best for: anyone leaving at dawn or landing late at night who doesn't want to drive
- free shuttle to the airport
- just minutes from the terminal
- office and warehouse area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
- a car is needed to reach downtown or the campus
Recommended hotels
Downtown and Illinois State University
free shuttle to the airport and about 10 minutes by car from the terminal
Best for: anyone wanting to dine out and get around between downtown venues and the ISU campus
- the liveliest evenings in the city, walking distance to bars and restaurants
- free airport shuttle despite the greater distance
- farther from the terminal than the airport area
- limited street parking on university event evenings
Recommended hotels
Veterans Parkway and Eastland Mall
about 15 minutes by car from the terminal, some hotels offer a transfer
Best for: anyone with appointments at State Farm's headquarters or who prefers a commercial area with more shops
- close to State Farm's headquarters and Eastland Mall
- many restaurant chains reachable by car
- neighborhood with no evening life of its own
- a car is needed to get around anywhere
Recommended hotels
- Residence Inn by Marriott Bloomington rooms with kitchen just minutes from State Farm and both universities, convenient for business stays View availability
- Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Ctr, Trademark by Wyndham connected to the convention center, one block from Veterans Parkway and Eastland Mall View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
A single terminal handles all domestic flights at the airport.
Passengers flying should allow 2-2.5 hours advance time.
Map of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does Bloomington-Normal have two universities?
Yes, Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University.
Q. How do you pay for Connect Transit in 2026?
The Umo contactless system is being introduced, expected in summer 2026: check the updated options.
Q. Is there a train to Chicago from Bloomington-Normal?
Yes, from the Amtrak station downtown, not directly from the airport.
Q. How much does Connect Transit cost from the airport?
The Flex Service fare has been updated to 1.25 USD.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights