Plan your trip to Bloomington
Which airport is best?
Be sure to book your airplane flight to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), which is just over an hour from Bloomington. From there, you can get a private shuttle to bring you to campus. Don’t fly to Chicago—it’s much farther away, and getting to Bloomington can be very expensive and time-consuming.
Check visa and immigration updates
Before booking your travel, review the latest visa and immigration information. Requirements can change, and staying updated will help you avoid delays.
When to arrive in Bloomington
You need to arrive in Bloomington no later than the program start date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019. It is important that you do everything possible to arrive by this date.
For fall 2026, you need to arrive no later than August 14, 2026.
If you cannot arrive by your program start date due to some unforeseen problem (issue with airline, visa, etc.), you will need special permission to enter the United States. Complete the U.S. Arrival Date form with the date you will arrive in the U.S. in your Atlas Pre-Arrival Checklist, and a member of our staff will assist you.
Going through customs
Your first step when you arrive in the United States will be to go through customs. Before you leave home, make sure you understand everything you’ll need to be admitted into the country.
Getting to Bloomington
When you arrive at the Indianapolis International Airport, you will still need to travel to Bloomington. If you arrive at the airport after 3:30 p.m. local time, we suggest you stay in a hotel in Indianapolis and travel to Bloomington the next morning.
After you arrive
After arriving in the United States, complete the final required steps to maintain your immigration status and prepare for a successful start at 91°µÍø Bloomington.
Office of International Services
Ferguson International Center 330 N. Eagleson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405-
ois@iu.edu -
812-855-9086 -
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- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Tuesday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Wednesday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Thursday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm
- Friday:
- 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm