General information: Planning your visit
The Lilly Library is located in the heart of the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana.
Map of the Lilly Library and surrounding area.
On-campus accommodations
The Biddle Hotel located in the Indiana Memorial Union is just two blocks from the Lilly Library.
Residential Programs and Services (RPS) Guest Housing: Offers short-term housing for visiting faculty and researchers in Guest Apartments or Residence Hall Rooms. RPS guest housing is limited, however.
Off-campus accommodations
"Where to Stay" Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau : Limit your search to "Downtown" to find hotels and bed-and-breakfasts within walking distance of the Library.
Temporary Housing Available, Office of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculties: Information on sublets and longer-term housing.
Traveling to the Library
Air
The Indianapolis International Airport is the nearest major airport and is serviced by most major carriers. Bloomington is located 50 miles south of Indianapolis. Options for traveling from the airport to Bloomington include the following:
Limousine
- Classic Touch Limousine Service, Toll-free: 1-800-319-0082
- Carey Indiana, Toll-free: 1-800-888-4639
Shuttle
- Bloomington Shuttle Service Toll-free: 1-800-589-6004 (Van shuttle between several Bloomington locations and the Indianapolis Airport)
Taxicab
- Yellow Cab Company, Phone: 812-339-9744 (service available to/from Indianapolis
