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How to get fromLexington to Bloomingtonby car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lexington to Bloomington by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    8h 16m
    $56–98

  2. Drive 169.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Bloomingtoncar car 169.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $31–45

  3. Drive, bus via Dale

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Dale, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dale, IN - Denny's to Bloomington, INbus bus
    8h 36m
    $70–108

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  • Distance: 249.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Bloomington, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Bloomington. However, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Bloomington, IN. Alternatively, you can drive from Lexington to Bloomington in around 3h 34m.

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