What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Bloomington?

The distance separating Indianapolis and Bloomington is 158 miles (255 km).

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

Buses going from Indianapolis to Bloomington start their journey at Greyhound Amtrak Station and reach their destination at Uptown Station.

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 Mall of America®, The Works Museum, SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, Minnesota Zoo and XD Ride.

Bus Indianapolis to Bloomington from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Bloomington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	9h 35m	7:25pm	Uptown Station	CheapestFastest
		10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	9h 35m	7:25pm	Uptown Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:30 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Bloomington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $66	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$86 - $499	Average Duration11h 4m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Bloomington?

Stops in Indianapolis

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Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Bloomington

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Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IL by bus

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