How far is Indianapolis from Bloomington?

The distance between the two cities is 47 miles (75 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington?

Buses traveling from Indianapolis to Bloomington leave from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Bloomington Transit Center.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Once in Bloomington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are GameWorks Sports Grille & Lanes, Minnesota Zoo, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Crayola Experience and Paisley Park.

Bus Indianapolis to Bloomington from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Bloomington on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 10m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
Bus	4:30am	Downtown Transit Center	1h	5:30am	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest
Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 10m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Bloomington on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Downtown Transit Center	1h	5:30am	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:10pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 10m	2:20pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	1h 10m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

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Get from Indianapolis to Bloomington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,315 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Arrival delays

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Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Bloomington?

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Stops in Bloomington

A - Bloomington Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IN by bus

How far is Indianapolis from Bloomington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

$20

11/13

$19

Today

$46

11/15

$17

11/16

$19

11/17

$17

11/18

$17

11/19

$19

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $46 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-15.