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City guide

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington is a city in Monroe County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. The population was 79,168 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 79,168

Why go

  • City in Indiana, United States.
  • Served by French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH).

History

Bloomington is a city in Monroe County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. The population was 79,168 at the 2020 census. It is the seventh-most populous city in Indiana and the fourth-most populous outside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is the home of Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. Established in 1820, IU Bloomington enrolls over 45,000 students.

Airports

Monroe County Airport (BMG) 4.7 mi to the centre
Bloomington, IN, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) 23 mi to the centre
Bedford, IN, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) 46 mi to the centre
French Lick, IN, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Daviess County Airport 45 mi to the centre
Washington, IN, US
Outdoor
Creekbend Airport 7.3 mi to the centre
Elletsville, IN, US
Outdoor
Kenstin Manor Airport 15 mi to the centre
Helmsburg, IN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bloomington, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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