Travel

Getting Here

As you plan your trip, remember: Bloomington is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and observes daylight saving time. Be aware that the conference takes place in Bloomington, Indiana. (Don’t accidently travel to Bloomington, Illinois!)

By Plane

The Indianapolis National Airport (IND) is the closest airport to Bloomington. Though it is about an hour from our campus, you have several options for traveling. You can borrow a rental cars at the airport. Uber or Lyft available. Please keep in mind that these run at about $60-90 one way. There is a shuttle bus which is priced at $29.00 for each trip between Indianapolis and Bloomington.

By Car

Map your drive

Map your drive to Maxwell Hall (750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405). This is the venue for most of the conference activities including where you will check in on Thursday, June 6. Maxwell Hall is located near the Sample Gates (Kirkwood Ave/S. Indiana Ave). You can pay for temporary/meter street parking and take a short walk to Maxwell Hall to pick up a parking pass (see instructions below) if you paid for one during registration.

Staying Here

Union Street Center

You may also stay in a dormitory at the Wells Quad dorm (follow the link for a virtual tour), located within walking distance (approximately 9 minutes) to Maxwell Hall, where most of the conference events will take place. The cost is $53.85/Night/Person. This rate includes linen and a pillow. You may add whatever nights you wish to stay and pay for this during the registration process. You may also log back into your registration account to reserve a room and pay after you have registered for the conference.

Bloomington offers many other hotel, Airbnb, and bed-and-breakfast options in the downtown area, which is within walking distance (15 minutes or so) from where most of the conference events will take place.

Graduate Bloomington Hotel

Indiana Memorial Union Hotel