There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 13m$44–127Drive 170.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapoliscar 170.1 mi
2h 57m$31–45Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus
8h 40m$74–128Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BMI - IND
6h 25m$58–353Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
9h 40m$62–117
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Indianapolis via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington–Normal 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 13m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and Indianapolis is 321 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $360 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis.
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