What is the distance between Bloomington and Indianapolis?

The distance between the two cities is 158 miles (255 km).

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

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

Bus Bloomington to Indianapolis from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to Indianapolis on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:40pm	Bloomington	3h 5m	6:45pm	Indianapolis	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Bloomington	3h 5m	6:45pm	Indianapolis	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Bloomington	3h 5m	6:45pm	Indianapolis	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Bloomington	3h 5m	6:45pm	Indianapolis	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	13h 5m	4:35am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 55mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $108	Average Duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $732	Average Duration11h 41m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Indianapolis?

Stops in Bloomington

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $62

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