The Majestic Indiana State Capitol: A Journey Through History

Getting There

• Car

  From Morgan-Monroe State Forest, start by heading north on IN-37 N. Continue on IN-37 N for approximately 16 miles until you reach the junction with I-465. Merge onto I-465 N toward Indianapolis. In about 10 miles, take exit 37A to merge onto I-70 E toward Indianapolis. Stay on I-70 E for about 6 miles. Take exit 83A for West Street toward the Indiana State Capitol. Continue on West Street, then turn left onto W Washington St. The Indiana State Capitol will be on your right at 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. There may be parking fees in the area, typically around $5-$15 depending on the lot.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Indiana State Capitol from Morgan-Monroe State Forest using public transportation, first, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service to the nearest bus station, which is likely the Bloomington Transit Center. From there, take Bus Route 2 (the 'College Avenue - Downtown') to the Bloomington Transit Center. Once at the Transit Center, transfer to the Greyhound bus service heading to Indianapolis. The trip to Indianapolis takes about 1.5 hours. Once in Indianapolis, you can take a local bus or a rideshare service to the Indiana State Capitol, which is located at 200 W Washington St. Make sure to check schedules in advance, as bus services may vary. Costs for the bus trip can range from $15-$30.