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 by Go 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 Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement location is Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN 47408

IU Bloomington Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement location is Memorial Stadium, 701 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN, 47408

Spring 2025 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 through Gate 4 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.

Text “IUBgrad” to 226787 to opt-in to traffic, parking, and safety messages during commencement.

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Ceremony

Complimentary parking is available for free in all lots surrounding Memorial Stadium for the day. Accessible parking for guests with ADA hangtags or license plates is available in the orange lot through Gate 4 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@iu.edu.

Text “IUBgrad” to 226787 to opt-in to traffic, parking, and safety messages during commencement.

Spring Undergraduate Parking Handout

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.