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Rockford to Bloomington
119 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Rockford to Bloomington, door to door faster.
Trade about 3 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington, 119 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 119 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 3 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Rockford
Airports in Rockford
RFD
Commercial airportChicago Rockford International Airport
Chicago/Rockford · KRFD
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
JVL
Regional airportSouthern Wisconsin Regional Airport
Janesville · KJVL
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,302 ft
KRPJ
Regional airportRochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field
Rochelle
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
FEP
Regional airportAlbertus Airport
Freeport · KFEP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,504 ft
KDKB
Regional airportDeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
DeKalb
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,026 ft
Arriving Bloomington
Airports in Bloomington
BMI
Commercial airportCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington/Normal · KBMI
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Bloomington
Bloomington and its twin town Normal form one of the most white-collar communities in downstate Illinois. State Farm is headquartered here and is by far the largest employer, and Country Financial is also based in town. Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University bring students, faculty and visitors, and the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal now builds electric vehicles for Rivian, which has added engineering and manufacturing traffic to the area’s mix of insurance, education and agriculture.
- 01
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
The 1872 home of Supreme Court Justice David Davis, Lincoln’s friend and campaign manager, is preserved with its original furnishings and Victorian gardens. Guided tours are offered.
- 02
McLean County Museum of History
Housed in the domed former county courthouse downtown, the museum explores local history from Native American life to farming, Route 66 and the rise of State Farm.
- 03
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Each summer, Illinois State University stages Shakespeare and other classics under the stars at the Ewing Theatre, set on a historic estate with formal gardens.
- 04
Constitution Trail
This paved rail trail runs for miles through both towns, linking parks, neighborhoods and campuses, and is popular with cyclists, runners and walkers.
- 05
Miller Park Zoo
A small, well-kept city zoo in a historic park with a lake, known for its Sumatran tigers, red pandas and a walk-through tropical rain forest building.
- 06
Funks Grove
South of town along Route 66, the Funk family has made maple “sirup” in their old-growth grove for generations, and their roadside shop is a favorite stop for road-trippers.
Questions
Rockford to Bloomington flights
How long is a private flight from Rockford to Bloomington?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 119 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.
Which airports do flights from Rockford to Bloomington use?
You can depart from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), or Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ) and arrive at Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Rockford to Bloomington cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Rockford and Bloomington?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bloomington back to Rockford are priced the same way.
Return flight
Bloomington to Rockford
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