There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Illinois State University 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
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus Btw 1401
3h 27m$27–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 16m$104–213Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Illinois State Universitycar 170.9 mi
3h$32–46Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane IND - BMI
7h 18m$58–373
Indianapolis to Illinois State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Illinois State University is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Bloomington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Illinois State University is 174 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Illinois State University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $27 - $55.
The bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Indianapolis to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Illinois State University is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $380 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington once daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 8h 16m.
- 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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Bloomington station.
Illinois State University is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 11:46 AM in Indianapolis and 10:46 AM in Illinois State University.
Indianapolis to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Illinois State University is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Indianapolis to Illinois State University.
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