What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Bloomington?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Bloomington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Uptown Station, in Bloomington.

Bus Indianapolis to Bloomington from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Bloomington on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	10h 50m	1:05pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	Cheapest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	3h 20m	9:00am	Uptown Station	Fastest
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	9h 35m	7:25pm	Uptown Station	No tags
	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 a good way to reach Bloomington. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $95	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $720	Average Duration11h 4m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Bloomington?

Stops in Indianapolis

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

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IL by bus

What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Bloomington?
The distance between Indianapolis and Bloomington is around 255 km (158 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Bloomington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Uptown Station, 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

11-19

$90

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$90

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$90

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$90

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The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IL was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $90

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, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $172 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Bloomington, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-22.