There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 10m$26–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 58m$103–214Drive 168.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Bloomingtoncar 168.6 mi
2h 54m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane IND - BMI
6h 35m$58–373
Indianapolis to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Bloomington is 172 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $26 - $50.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Indianapolis to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $380 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:54 PM in Indianapolis and 12:54 PM in Bloomington.
Indianapolis to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Bloomington is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Indianapolis to Bloomington.
Book your Indianapolis to Bloomington train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Indianapolis to Bloomington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 43+ hotels available in Bloomington.