There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 31m$25–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 29m$99–211Drive 168.6 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station)car 168.6 mi
2h 54m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BMI - IND
7h 11m$68–443
Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station). However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Bloomington and Indianapolis (Station) is 173 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $25 - $50.
The bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $450 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Indianapolis (Station), IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis (Station) via Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis (Station) is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 7:35 AM in Bloomington and 8:35 AM in Indianapolis (Station).
Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station) is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bloomington to Indianapolis (Station).
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