Transportation

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, personal automobiles are collectively the single greatest polluter in our country. Heartland is committed to supporting and promoting alternative forms of transportation.  

 

Public Transportation

Heartland students and staff can ride any Bloomington-Normal Connect Transit bus for FREE with a valid ID.

Connect Transit Bus to Heartland

The Yellow Route (PDF)

Campus drop-off and pick-up locations:    
  • Millennium Blvd in front of the Astroth Community Education Center (ACEC)
  • Pheasant Lane behind the Workforce Development Center (WDC) 
  • Community College Drive in front of the Student Commons Building (SCB)

Arrival and Departure

Arrival and departure times are scheduled for the Student Commons Building (SCB) stop. The bus will stop at the other two locations on campus BEFORE those times. Plan accordingly.

Arrival Times:  :28 and :58
Depart Times: :00 and :30 

Check the Connect Transit website for full schedules, route pdfs, and a real-time bus tracker.  They also have a convenient mobile app. 

Any students having issues with their ID card can contact the library, library@heartland.edu or 309-268-8292, for support. 

New Service to Pontiac in Fall 2026

Heartland Community College students can now ride the Connect Transit Pontiac-to-Normal route for free with a valid student ID. Free Wi-Fi is available onboard, making it easy to study or stay connected while traveling.

Service is available Monday-Thursday. Route Schedule:

  • Departs Pontiac: 7:00 a.m. Arrives in Normal: 8:00 a.m.
  • Departs Normal: 4:00 p.m. Arrives in Pontiac: 5:00 p.m.

This new service provides Pontiac-area students with convenient access to hundreds of in-person classes and campus resources at Heartland's Normal campus. Interested in learning more? Contact the Heartland Pontiac Center to explore your options. To reserve your ride, contact Connect Transit at 309-828-9833.

 

Bicycles 

It's easy for you to ride your bike to campus because Heartland Community College is located on The Constitution Trail and all fixed-route buses that stop on campus are equipped with bike racks. 

Constitution Trail 

Covering over 24 miles of Bloomington-Normal, the trail can take you all kinds of places!

Bike parking 

There are bicycle racks located outside all of the instructional buildings on campus.  

Bike Fix-It Station

For all your tune-up needs, the Bike Fix-It Station, located in the breezeway of the Instructional Commons Building has everything you need to change a tire, add air to a tire, or tighten up loose screws.   

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Heartland is a signatory to the Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge, and we are committed to make EV charging accessible for students, staff, and guests.  

Three Level-II Chargers

  • East entrance of the Workforce Development Center (WDC)
  • East parking lot of the Astroth Community Education Center (ACEC) 
  • West entrance of the Normal Readiness Center (NRC)

Our charging stations are free to use, but we ask that users are mindful and move their vehicles once charged to make the charger available for other users.  

Campus Fleet Vehicles

The Heartland fleet includes a hybrid vehicle and E85 ethanol flex fuel vehicles.