Travel - SSSS Eastern and MidContinent Joint Conference
Flight Information
Domestic and International Participants: Most participants will find that traveling to Indiana University through Indianapolis International Airport is most convenient. International guests can elect to schedule direct flights into either Chicago O’Hara or Cincinnati International and then take a short 30 minute flight into Indianapolis.
Airport: Indianapolis International Airport
Airport Symbol: IND
Location: 50 miles (93 kilometers) north of Bloomington, Indiana
Travel Agency Assistance
If you would like assistance with your travel arrangements, we suggest that you contact Travel Leaders www.travelleaders.com/cts, a major international travel management company with offices in Bloomington, Indiana.
Phone: 812.339.7800 or 800.467.7800
FAX: 812.339.7854
Email: tgrafewampler@travlead.com
Ground Transportation
from Indianapolis International Airport to Indiana Memorial Union
Shuttle:Go Express Travel (Formally 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 $16.00 one way (rates are subject to change)
- Reservations: On-line at: www.goexpresstravel.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), Hilton Garden Inn and other area hotels
- Rates: currently $15.00 one way, for advanced reservations and $20.00 one way, for non-advanced reservations (rates are subject to change)
- Reservations: On-line at: www.starofamerica.com
- Phone: 800.933.0097 or 812.876.7851
Limousine: Classic Touch Limousine
- Door-to-door service from airport to any location in Bloomington
- Advance reservations: Required
- Rates: $122.00 roundtrip per person* (when making your reservations, inform Classic touch that you are attending SSSS 2012 Conference) *rate is for shared ride service, private car is not guaranteed
- Reservations: On-line at: www.classictouchlimo.com
- Phone: 800.319.0082 or 812.339.7269, select “reservations”
- 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)
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)
Driving from Indianapolis airport to the Hilton Garden Inn
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 IN39S 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. Hilton Garden Inn will be on your RIGHT, on the corner of 7th and College Avenue
PARKING
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 the two parking lots indicated on the map. View Map. Discount parking passes will be available at the registration desk for SSS 2012 participants.