Travel to Bloomington

The Indianapolis International Airport is the closest major airport, just 50 miles north of Bloomington, with flights from many major U.S. cities and several international locations. Car rental services are available at the airport and bus shuttle service is available byGo Express Travel.

Licensed pilots with private planes can fly into the Monroe County Airport, just a few miles west of Bloomington. You will need to arrange for local transportation from the airport.

The drive into Bloomington is convenient from any direction, so enjoy the ride!

From the north or south, I-69 provides interstate access. Construction is taking place north of Martinsville, Indiana, so there may be delays in that area. You can use IN-67 to avoid construction traffic or for a quick route from the Indianapolis International Airport.

From the east or west, IN-46 provides a scenic route into Bloomington. This two-lane highway connects to I-65 to the east.

There are two Greyhound bus stations in Indianapolis, one downtown and one at the Indianapolis International Airport. You will need to rent a car or use a shuttle or ride share service to get to Bloomington.

Ride the rails to downtown Indianapolis via Amtrak. Once you're there, you can take a taxi to Bloomington or to the Indianapolis International Airport where you can rent a car or take a shuttle bus.

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IU Bloomington Winter 2023 Commencement will be held in IU Auditorium, 1211 E 7th St., Bloomington, IN, 47405.

IU Bloomington Spring 2024 Graduate Commencement location is Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN 47408

IU Bloomington Spring 2024 Undergraduate Commencement location is Memorial Stadium, 701 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN, 47408

Winter 2023 Commencement ceremony

Complimentary parking and shuttle service to and from the Auditorium is offered in both Henderson and Poplars garages. Shuttles will be looping from 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to both garages from IU Auditorium. Complimentary parking is also available in the East Garage, which is within walking distance of IU Auditorium.

Accessible parking for graduates or guests with ADA hangtags or license plates is available next to the IU Auditorium in Lot #366 off Seventh Street.

Spring 2024 Graduate ceremony

Complimentary parking is available for free in all lots surrounding Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the day. Accessible parking for graduates or guests with ADA hangtags or license plates is available in the blue lot off of 17th Street.

Guests who do not have ADA hangtags or license plates may follow the instructions listed above. Drivers may drop off guests who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility at the north lobby entrance of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, where it is comfortable to wait until drivers have parked their vehicles and returned to the lobby.

Spring 2024 Undergraduate ceremony

Complimentary parking is available for free in all lots surrounding Memorial Stadium for the day. Accessible parking for graduates or guests with ADA hangtags or license plates is available in the orange lot off of 17th Street.

Guests who do not have ADA hangtags or license plates may follow the instructions listed above. Drivers may drop off guests who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility at the nearest drive aisle to the stadium then park in the orange lot off of 17th Street.

For information on RV parking at Commencement, please  contact the IU Commencement office at iudegree@indiana.edu.

Explore all of campus while you’re here; you’re sure to find several beautiful photo opportunities! This campus map can help you navigate your tour.