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How to get fromIndianapolis to Bloomingtonby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IND - MSP
    3h 55m
    $504–1,104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    13h 44m
    $91–181

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 11m
    $161–321

  4. Drive 593.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Bloomingtoncar car 593.3 mi
    9h 55m
    $109–157

  5. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FWA - MSP
    5h 42m
    $114–498

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    14h
    $109–178

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    15h
    $195–400

Indianapolis to Bloomington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to I-35W & 98th St Station via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C in around 13h 44m.

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