There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus Btw 1402
3h 5m$27–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 13m$100–211Drive 170.1 mi
- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapoliscar 170.1 mi
2h 57m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BMI - IND
6h 53m$68–423
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bloomington and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
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 5m and costs $27 - $55.
The bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, 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 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $430 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. 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
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $40–85
- 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis 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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