There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
3h 15m$40–85Drive 170.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis170.1 mi
2h 55m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
8h 13m$48–106Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)BMI - IND
6h 22m$53–353
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 172 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $85.
The bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal 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 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $360 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- 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
- $17–55
- 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
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union 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 55m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis.
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