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Nearest Airport to Normal: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Normal is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 7.5 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 175 km away.

Closest airport BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 7.5 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 175 km · 109 mi · ~3 h 08 min by car

Airports near Normal

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    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 7.5 km5 mi · ~8 min
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    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  3. 3
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  5. 5
    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  6. 6
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Normal; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Normal?

The nearest airport to Normal is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 7.5 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 175 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Normal?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 175 km from Normal in a straight line — roughly 3 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near Normal?

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 62 km, Decatur Airport (DEC) — 76 km and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 80 km.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

About 8 min by car for the 7.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.