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⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Students ⇒ Orientation ⇒ Transportation to Bloomington

Transportation to Bloomington

We know that many of you will be flying in to the Indianapolis Airport when you arrive.  This page provides suggestions for transportation to Bloomington.  After collecting your luggage from the Baggage Claim area at the airport, you will go to the first floor of the parking garage and look for Ground Transportation.  We recommend using one of the following transportation services (reservations are suggested):

Bloomington Shuttle (812-332-6004 or 800-589-6004):

The Bloomington Shuttle offers service from the airport to Bloomington from 6:40am to 10:40pm and costs $25 for one-way fare.  Check the Bloomington Shuttle website for more information about this service, a shuttle schedule, and frequently asked questions.  The Bloomington Shuttle provides direct service from the airport to three locations on IU’s campus: McNutt Center, Willkie Center, and the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU).

Star of America (812-876-7851 or 1-800-933-0097):

Star of America offers service from the airport to Bloomington from 6:20am to 10:20pm and costs $15 for one-way fare.  Check the Star of America website for more information about this service, a shuttle schedule, and frequently asked questions.  Star of America provides direct service from the airport to four locations on IU’s campus: McNutt Center, Read Center, Eigenmann Center, and the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU).

If you plan to take a taxi to your accommodations upon your arrival in Bloomington, here are two taxi cab companies located in Bloomington:

• White Cab Company:

  812-334-8294

• Yellow Cab Company:

  812-339-9744

Classic Touch Limousine Service (812-339-7269 or 800-319-0082):

For greater comfort and door-to-door service, you may want to consider a Classic Touch Limo.  It is $67 one way for one person or $90 one way for two people.  Note that it is appropriate to tip your driver.  Visit their website for more information.

Taxi Service:

Taxi service is available on the first floor of the parking garage.  Push the taxi call button curbside at the taxi areas to call your cab.  Please be aware that it may cost around $100 to get to Bloomington using a taxi!  Please consult your driver for rates before choosing to take a taxi.  Note that it is appropriate to tip your driver.

If you are traveling from outside of Indianapolis, you can take a train or bus to Indianapolis.  You will need to then take a taxi either to the airport or to Bloomington.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions!