There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 15m$28–55Train (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$84–194Drive 170.3 mi
- Drive from Normal to Indianapoliscar 170.3 mi
3h$32–45Fly
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BMI - IND
5h 54m$58–383
Normal to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 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 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 Normal and Indianapolis is 172 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $28 - $55.
The bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Normal to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $390 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 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
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $30–75
- 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
- $50–120
- 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-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 4:20 AM in Normal and 5:20 AM in Indianapolis.
Normal to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Indianapolis is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Normal to Indianapolis.
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