If you would like assistance with your travel arrangements, we suggest that you contact Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a major international travel management company with offices in Bloomington, Indiana.
Phone: 812.339.7800 or 800.467.7800
FAX: 812.339.7854
Most participants will find that traveling to Indiana University through Indianapolis International Airport is most convenient.
Airport: INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport Symbol: IND
Location: 50 miles (93 kilometers) north of Bloomington, Indiana
From Indianapolis Airport: Shuttle, Limousine, Car Rental
Shuttle: BLOOMINGTON SHUTTLE
- Service 9 times daily between airport and Bloomington campus
- Shuttle drop off points include Indiana Memorial Union (host hotel), Hampton Inn and Marriott Courtyard
- Advance reservations: Recommended
- Rates: currently $25.00 one way (rates are subject to change)
- Reservations:
On-line at: www.bloomingtonshuttle.com
Phone: 800.589.6004 or 812.332.6004 - Airport pick-up location: Ground Transportation Center. Lower level, outside of airport. Baggage Claim
Shuttle: STAR OF AMERICA
- Service 9 times daily between airport and Bloomington campus
- Shuttle drop off points include Indiana Memorial Union (host hotel), Hampton Inn and Marriott Courtyard
- Advance reservations: Recommended
- Rates: currently $15.00 one way (rates are subject to change)
- Reservations:
On-line at: http://www.charterstaramerica.com/shuttles/book.htm Phone: 800.589.6004 or 812.332.6004 - Airport pick-up location: Ground Transportation Center. Lower level, outside of airport Baggage Claim
Limousine: CLASSIC TOUCH LIMOUSINE
- Door-to-door service from airport to any location in Bloomington
- Advance reservations: Required
- Rates: currently $109.00 round trip (rates are subject to change)
- Reservations:
On-line at: www.classictouchlimo.com
Phone: 800.319.0082 or 812.339.7269 - Airport Pick-up Location: Ground Transportation Center. Lower level, outside of airport Baggage Claim
Car Rental: Most major car rental companies
Driving from Indianapolis Airport to Indiana Memorial Union (center of IU campus) & Grant Street Inn
- When departing the airport, exit on to Interstate 70 East
- Exit on to Interstate I465, South and East
- Exit off of I465 on to Hwy 37, South
- Continue on Hwy 37 through Martinsville
- Exit Hwy 37 at “College & Walnut” (you will emerge on to College Ave.)
- Continue on College Avenue to 7th Street
- Turn LEFT on 7th Street
- Continue about 4 blocks to the corner of 7th and Grant. The Grant Street Inn will be located on your LEFT (corner of Grant and 7th)
- To the Indiana Memorial Union, continue straight on 7th, past Grant Street Inn
- Turn RIGHT into the circle drive in front of the Indiana Memorial Union (parking is available in one of two lots adjacent to the IMU)
Driving from Indianapolis Airport to Hilton Garden Inn
Follow directions 1 – 5 above
6. Continue on College Avenue
- Hilton Garden Inn will be on your RIGHT on the corner of 6th and College Ave
PARKING
Indiana Memorial Union. Free parking is available to all guests who stay at the Indiana Memorial Union. Commuters or participants who elect to stay at a hotel other than the IMU, may park in one of two parking lots adjacent to the IMU. Discount parking passes will be available at the registration desk for FOOD IN BLOOM participants.
Buses:
Bloomington city and IU campus offer bus service. Maps will be provided in conference packets.
Campus Bus - no cost
Conference participants staying at Wilkie Residence Center can use the stop at 3rd and Jordan.
Bloomington Transit - $1.00 per ride, exact change necessary
ALL BUSES ARE LIMITED ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Zip cars:
IU has 2 Zipcars locations on campus. For more information about this option, please see the Zipcar website.
