Driving Directions

Driving from Indianapolis International Airport to Indiana Memorial Union (Center of Campus)

  1. When departing the airport, follow the signs to exit onto Ameriplex Parkway
  2. Follow Ameriplex Parkway to IN-67 South/Kentucky Ave.
  3. Turn Right onto IN-67 South/Kentucky Ave.
  4. Follow IN-67 South to IN-39S
  5. Turn left onto IN-39S
  6. Follow IN-39S through Martinsville to IN-37S
  7. Merge onto IN-37S to Bloomington
  8. Exit RIGHT off Hwy 37 at “College & Walnut” (you will emerge on to College Ave.)
  9. Continue on College Avenue to 7th Street
  10. Turn LEFT on 7th Street
  11. Continue about 7 blocks
  12. 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)

General Directions

When travelling to Indiana University, be aware of the major 45/46 Bypass construction project taking place in Bloomington. Stay informed of current traffic developments as they happen by following IUTraffic on Twitter (Source: http://visitorcenter.iu.edu)

From the North (Indianapolis):

From I-465S, take State Road 37 approximately 50 miles to the first Bloomington exit (Walnut St. / College Ave.). Take College Ave. south through seven stoplights to Kirkwood Ave. Turn left and continue until Kirkwood Ave. ends at Indiana Ave. Carmichael Center will be on your right, and the Visitor Information Center will be on the first floor. Enter from the East (Indiana Ave.) side of the building.

From the West (Terre Haute):

Take State Road 46 into Bloomington. At the intersection of SR 46/45 and College Ave. / Walnut Street, turn right. Take College Ave. south through five stoplights to Kirkwood Ave. Turn left and continue until Kirkwood Ave. ends at Indiana Ave. Carmichael Center will be on your right, and the Visitor Information Center will be on the first floor. Enter from the East (Indiana Ave.) side of the building.

From the South:

Take State Road 37 north to the 3rd St. exit for Bloomington. Turn right onto 3rd St. and follow it downtown. Third St. will turn into 5th St., and then into Kirkwood Ave. Continue until Kirkwood Ave. ends at Indiana Ave. Carmichael Center will be on your right, and the Visitor Information Center will be on the first floor. Enter from the East (Indiana Ave.) side of the building.

From the East (Cincinnati):

Take State Road 46 into Bloomington, where SR 46 becomes E. 3rd St. Continue straight on E. 3rd St., and you will pass by campus on your right. Turn right at the stoplight for Indiana Ave. Drive two blocks to Kirkwood Ave. Carmichael Center will be on your left, and the Visitor Information Center will be on the first floor. Enter from the East (Indiana Ave.) side of the building.