Why go
- Metropolitan Statistical Area in Illinois, United States.
- Served by Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (CIRA) (BMI).
History
The Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly known as the Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area or Bloomington–Normal, is a metropolitan statistical area in Central Illinois anchored by the twin municipalities of Bloomington and Normal. At the 2020 U.S. census, the municipalities of Bloomington and Normal had a combined urban population of 131,416, while the metropolitan area had a population of 171,210.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 2 routes: Denver, Orlando
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320) · 1 route: Sanford
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (CIRA) (BMI); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BMI has direct flights to 8 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bloomington-Normal, IL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.