Bloomington, Indiana, is located approximately 50 miles south of Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Arriving by air

Arriving by air

Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport. Rental companies are located inside the airport terminal on the ground level. Limousine and shuttle services to Bloomington operate out of the Ground Transportation Center.

Classic Touch Limousines, Inc.

Current rates for direct service to/from Bloomington area hotels are $67 one way or $122 round trip (shared ride). Reservations are necessary. Call (812) 339-7269 or (800) 319-0082 or go to www.classictouchlimo.com and quote POETIC to get the conference rate.

Star of America Shuttle Service

Service every 2 hours to Bloomington, with stops at the Hilton Garden Inn (also closest stop for the Grant Street Inn), Hampton Inn and Indiana Memorial Union (conference venue). Current one way rate is $15.00, round trip $30.00. Advance Reservations recommended. Book online.

GO Express Shuttle

Service every 2 hours to Bloomington, with stops at the Indiana Memorial Union (conference venue) and some area hotels. Current one way rate is $15.00, round trip $30.00. Advance Reservations recommended. Book online or call (800) 589-6004 or (812) 332-6004.

Driving Instructions

From Indianapolis Airport to Bloomington and the Indiana Memorial Union – Biddle Hotel and Conference Center (conference venue, 900 East 7th Street)

  • When exiting Indianapolis Airport, head northwest on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Dr.
  • Take Exit 4 to IN 37 S/S Harding Street. Proceed on IN 37 S for approx 43 miles towards Bloomington.
  • Take ramp to I-465 S/I-74 E, proceed on I-465 S for approx. 8.2 miles to Exit 4 (Harding Street).
  • Take Exit IN 45/46 E, turn left (east) onto IN 45/46.
  • Turn right at N Walnut Street, which becomes N College Avenue.
  • Turn left onto 7th Street, and continue 1.1 miles to Indiana Memorial Union and Biddle Hotel and Conference Center.
  • For directions from other locations to Bloomington click here.