Transportation to/from Bloomington
First thing: fly to Indianapolis, not directly to Bloomington.
If you fly directly to Bloomington, you'll likely find yourself
in Minnesota or Illinois.
Getting to Indiana University from the Indianapolis Airport:
- You can take the
Bloomington
Shuttle, which goes straight to/from the Indiana Memorial Union.
However, it only runs every two hours.
If you plan to take the shuttle bus from
Indianapolis Air Port, it is suggested that you
make the reservation in advance.
We are trying to arrange with the Bloomington Shuttle people
to stop at Wilkie Hall. As of June 12, we don't know if
this is going to happen. If more people reserve spots on
the shuttle, it is more likely that they'll agree.
- There is no regular taxi service between the Indianapolis Airport
and Bloomington. There are limousine companies that arrange door-to-door
service for up to eight people at a time. A ride on one of those costs
more than a ride on the shuttle. But the limos run more frequently
than the shuttle.
- Renting a car could be a good option for several people travelling
together. But if you are thinking of renting, you will either have to
keep the car for the week, or else check around to get a rental company
that will not charge a drop fee. In addition to the standard rental
companies, Ace Rent A Car has at times had inexpensive one-way rates to
Bloomington.
All of the rentals are off-site from
the airport.
Driving directions
If you use MapBlast, it will give you some rather bizarre and arcane directions.
I recommend taking the simpler route below.
- From the Indy airport terminals, you'll take a sharp 100 degree
left curve; get into the far right lane.
- Turn right at the traffic light, and take the exit to
465 south, only about 200 feet from the light.
- Follow 465 as it curves and heads eastwards. Exit at 37 South.
- Stay on 37 South for about 45 miles, exit College Avenue.
- Continue on College Avenue and it will take you through the bustling
downtown of Bloomington. Turn left on 10th street.
- Turn right at the intersection with Union St (the sixth traffic light).
- Follow Union Street towards the south 2 blocks, and turn right to 7th street.
- Turn left to Rose Ave (first left turn).
- Wilkie Quadrangle will be on your left hand and the parking lot will be on your right hand.
Total driving time is at most 1 hour 20 minutes.
Please see the Airport-To-Bloomington Map, the
IUB Local
map and the local map around Wilkie Quadrangle for more details.