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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Getting Around

Navigate campus with confidence

Whether you’re walking to class, catching a bus, biking across campus, or heading home for the weekend, IU offers plenty of ways to get where you need to go. Use the campus map, explore transportation options, and learn how to travel safely and efficiently—on campus and beyond.

Getting around campus

IU makes it easy to move through campus with bus routes, bike paths, accessible transportation, and parking options. These resources help you get to class, meet up with friends, and navigate campus safely every day.
  • Students navigate across campus sidewalks near academic buildings and green space.

    Campus map

    Find buildings, classrooms, dining locations, parking lots, and accessible routes. Use the interactive campus map to chart your course.

  • Cyclist rides along a designated campus bike lane marked with IU signage.

    Buses, bikes, and more

    Ride campus buses, bike along dedicated paths, or walk through IU’s pedestrian‑friendly core. Explore all on‑campus transportation options.

  • Mobile phone displays a parking app next to a campus parking meter.

    Driving and parking

    Learn where to park, how permits work, and what to expect from garages, lots, and motorist assistance.

Traveling to and from campus

Whether you’re heading home for the weekend, traveling across town, or commuting from off campus, IU offers safe and reliable ways to get where you need to go. From rideshare to shuttles to late‑night safety services, you’ll find options that fit your schedule.

  • Safe rides

    Travel safely at night with IU’s free safe ride service. Learn how it works and when it operates.

  • Rideshare and taxis

    Use rideshare apps or local taxi services to get around Bloomington or travel to nearby destinations. Find guidance on the IU Transportation site.

  • Shuttle services

    Take advantage of shuttle routes that connect campus with regional airports and nearby cities. Check out your shuttle options.

Visitors

If you’re visiting IU, you’ll find convenient parking, transportation, and navigation tools to help you explore campus with ease.

  • Visitor parking

    Find designated visitor parking areas, garages, and permit options.

  • Getting around

    Use the campus map, bus routes, and walking paths to explore IU. Start with the interactive campus map.

International student resources

While many students get around without a car, those who choose to drive can use these resources to navigate buying, leasing, and driving in the U.S.

  • Buying a car

    Thinking about purchasing a car in the U.S.? Learn how financing, insurance, registration, and inspections work.

  • Car leasing and renting

    Prefer not to buy a car? Explore short‑term and long‑term options for leasing or renting, including what documents you’ll need and how insurance works.

  • Driving in the U.S.

    Learn how international driver’s permits work in Indiana, what documents you’ll need, and how to stay compliant with state driving laws.