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Where's Indiana?
To Bloomington by Car
Bloomington & IU
Indiana Memorial Union

Last updated 30 April 1998

Travel



Which Bloomington?

Virtually every state in the U.S. boasts a Bloomington, so double check your flight arrangements to make sure you're headed for Bloomington, INDIANA.


The conference travel agency

You may find it convenient to have your flight and ground transportation arranged by the official conference travel agency, Carlson Wagonlit. Call or fax day or night. Your call will be returned within 24 hours.

Phone: (800) 467-7800
Fax: (812) 330-5290

Carlson Wagonlit offers these services to conference participants:

  • The best rates. Carlson Wagonlit will secure the lowest available airline rates that will match your conference schedule.

  • Ground transportation arrangements. Round trip ground transportation between Indianapolis and Bloomington will be included with your flight arrangements.

  • Limousine discount. Receive a 10% discount on limousine service between Indianapolis and Bloomington.

  • Convenience. Your itinerary will be faxed, and your tickets will be delivered by second day air carrier (to US destinations), at no cost to you.

If you prefer to make your own travel arrangement, read on.

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Driving

If you're close enough, you might choose to drive to the conference through southern Indiana's scenic fall foliage. Also refer to "Parking & Shuttle Buses."


Flying

Indianapolis International Airport (located one hour north of Bloomington) offers domestic and international flights through most major airlines. Shuttle service to and from Bloomington is available (see below).

Important! There are no direct flights into Bloomington. If your itinerary includes a direct flight to Bloomington, you'll end up in Bloomington, Illinois! Trust us on this.

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Shuttle Bus between Indy & Bloomington

Bloomington Shuttle Service, Inc. provides 9 daily trips (see schedule below) between several Bloomington hotels and the Indianapolis Airport. To make reservations, call:

(800) 589-6004 or
(812) 332-6004.

Fare:
  • $18.00 one way
  • $30.00 round trip

After your plane arrives in Indianapolis, check in at the Bloomington Shuttle Service booth in the Ground Transportation Center.

Luggage is restricted to 2 suitcases plus 1 carry-on bag. $2.00 charge per additional bag. Oversized objects may be subject to additional charge.

Schedule:

Depart Arrive
Indy
Airport
Holiday
Inn
Hampton Inn/
Days Inn
IU Mem.
Union (IMU)
Courtyard
Marriott
6:40am 7:55am 8:00am 8:05am 8:20am
8:40am 9:55am 10:00am 10:05am 10:20am
10:40am 11:55am 12:00noon 12:05pm 12:20pm
12:40pm 1:55pm 2:00pm 2:05pm 2:20pm
2:40pm 3:55pm 4:00pm 4:05pm 4:20pm
4:40pm 5:55pm 6:00pm 6:05pm 6:20pm
6:40pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 8:05pm 8:20pm
8:40pm 9:55pm 10:00pm 10:05pm 10:20pm
10:40pm 11:55pm 12:00mid 12:05am 12:20am

Depart Arrive
Courtyard
Marriott
IU Mem.
Union (IMU)
Hampton Inn/
Days Inn
Holiday
Inn
Indy
Airport
4:40am 4:50am 5:05am 5:15am 6:30am
6:40am 6:50am 7:05am 7:15am 8:30am
8:40am 8:50am 9:05am 9:15am 10:30am
10:40am 10:50am 11:05am 11:15am 12:30pm
12:40pm 12:50pm 1:05pm 1:15pm 2:30pm
2:40pm 2:50pm 3:05pm 3:15pm 4:30pm
4:40pm 4:50pm 5:05pm 5:15pm 6:30pm
6:40pm 6:50pm 7:05pm 7:15pm 8:30pm
8:40pm 8:50pm 9:05pm 9:15pm 10:30pm

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Limousine service between Indy & Bloomington

If you prefer door-to-door service, Signature Limousine can pick you up and drop you off at your convenience. Reservations are required 3 days prior to travel. Call:

(800) 589-6004, or
(812) 332-6045

Shared Ride Fares
Between Indy Airport & Bloomington
 One WayRound Trip
Party of One $35.00 $55.00
Party of Two $50.00 $90.00
Party of Three $60.00 $120.00
Party of Four $80.00 $160.00
Private Car: Each Way $90.00

After your plane arrives in Indianapolis, check in at the Signature Limousine booth in the Ground Transportation Center.

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Last updated 30 April 1998
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