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
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.
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.