There are 4 ways to get from Illinois State University to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 28m$30–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 31m$168–275Drive 171.1 mi
- Drive from Illinois State University to Indianapoliscar 171.1 mi
3h$32–46Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BMI - IND
6h 54m$68–453
Illinois State University to Indianapolis by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois State University to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois State University to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois State University to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Illinois State University and Indianapolis is 173 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $45.
The bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Illinois State University to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Illinois State University to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Illinois State University to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $460 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Indianapolis via Bloomington-Normal and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois State University to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Illinois State University. It is currently 12:24 AM in Illinois State University and 1:24 AM in Indianapolis.
Illinois State University to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois State University to Indianapolis is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Illinois State University to Indianapolis.
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