There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
7h 58m$61–334Drive 169.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal169.9 mi
2h 55m$31–45Bus via West Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Quality Inn - Purdue to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
9h 8m$115–178Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)IND - BMI
6h 4m$58–343Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
9h 30m$72–148
Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Columbia St & 2nd St, Quality Inn - Purdue and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Bloomington–Normal is 321 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $60 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via West Lafayette, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $350 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Watterson Commons via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, Quality Inn - Purdue, and Multi-Modal Facility in around 9h 8m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $40–75
- 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
- $17–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Quality Inn - Purdue to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $57–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $57–63
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Indianapolis to Bloomington–Normal.
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