Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal: where to…

Central Illinois Regional Airport serves Bloomington-Normal, a twin city split between the campus of Illinois State University and State Farm's headquarters: downtown is just 4 minutes by car, so even a short layover leaves plenty of freedom to choose where to stay. Anyone working near Veterans Parkway or with appointments at State Farm's headquarters finds it handy to stay there, while anyone wanting evening life and venues near the university campus chooses downtown Bloomington. The airport area remains the most practical choice only for those leaving at dawn.

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

Pros

free shuttle to the airport
just minutes from the terminal

Cons

office and warehouse area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
a car is needed to reach downtown or the campus

Recommended hotels in this area

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL: 4 minutes from the terminal with a free shuttle, the closest option to the airport

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Downtown and Illinois State University

City centre · 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

Pros

the liveliest evenings in the city, walking distance to bars and restaurants
free airport shuttle despite the greater distance

Cons

farther from the terminal than the airport area
limited street parking on university event evenings

Recommended hotels in this area

DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington: a short walk from downtown and the campus, with a free airport shuttle despite the 2 miles of distance

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Veterans Parkway and Eastland Mall

Neighbourhood · 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

Pros

close to State Farm's headquarters and Eastland Mall
many restaurant chains reachable by car

Cons

neighborhood with no evening life of its own
a car is needed to get around anywhere

Recommended hotels in this area

Residence Inn by Marriott Bloomington: rooms with kitchen just minutes from State Farm and both universities, convenient for business stays
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Ctr, Trademark by Wyndham: connected to the convention center, one block from Veterans Parkway and Eastland Mall

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