Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.
Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer civil legal aid and shelter referrals for women.
IndyGo at 1501 W Washington runs Indianapolis fixed-route buses, the Red Line bus rapid transit (College Ave corridor), and the IndyGo Access paratransit service. Half-fare passes are available for seniors, Medicare cardholders, and qualifying disabled riders. Call 317-635-3344 for service-hours questions and trip planning.
317-635-3344 · 1501 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 · Service hours vary by route · Visit Website
CityBus at 1250 Canal Rd in Lafayette runs fixed-route service across Lafayette and West Lafayette, including direct service to Purdue University. Service runs Mon-Sat 6am to 10pm. Reduced fares for seniors and people with disabilities. Call 765-742-7433 for trip planning.
765-742-7433 · 1250 Canal Rd, Lafayette, IN 47904 · Mon-Sat 6am-10pm · Visit Website
Fort Wayne Citilink at 801 Leesburg Rd is the public-transit operator for greater Fort Wayne, running fixed-route buses Mon-Sat 5:30am to 9:30pm plus the Access paratransit service. Half-fare passes for qualifying riders. Call 260-432-4546.
260-432-4546 · 801 Leesburg Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-9:30pm · Visit Website
Evansville METS at 350 NW MLK Jr Blvd in downtown Evansville operates fixed-route service throughout Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Mon-Sat 5:30am to 9pm, plus the Mobility paratransit service. Call 812-435-6166 for fare and route information.
812-435-6166 · 350 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-9pm · Visit Website
Transpo at 1401 S Lafayette in South Bend (operating as SMART) runs fixed-route service across South Bend and Mishawaka, including connections to Notre Dame and the South Shore Line. Service runs Mon-Sat 6am to 9pm. Call 574-233-2131.
574-233-2131 · 1401 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46613 · Mon-Sat 6am-9pm · Visit Website
Bloomington Transit at 130 W Grimes Lane runs fixed-route service across Bloomington and Monroe County, Mon-Sat 6am to 11pm with extended IU-route hours. BT Access provides paratransit. Call 812-336-7433 for trip planning.
812-336-7433 · 130 W Grimes Lane, Bloomington, IN 47403 · Mon-Sat 6am-11pm · Visit Website
INDOT's Office of Transit at 100 N Senate (general line 317-232-1475) coordinates Indiana's rural public-transit operators — mostly demand-response systems that serve mothers in counties without fixed-route bus service. Useful when no metro transit covers your part of the state.
317-232-1475 · Statewide Resource · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
Amtrak's Cardinal and Hoosier State trains stop at Indiana stations including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Dyer, and Connersville, connecting to Chicago, Cincinnati, and DC. Discounts available for seniors, veterans, military, and children.
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Greyhound runs intercity bus service from Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, South Bend, Lafayette, and other Indiana stations, with same-day connections to Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, and beyond. Tickets can be booked online or by phone.
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Flix (FlixBus and Megabus) runs budget intercity service from Indianapolis to Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus, with fares often under 0 if booked early. WiFi and power outlets on most buses.
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USDOT's site explains federal transit funding, accessibility rules under the ADA, and how Indiana's public-transit operators are regulated. Useful background for women advocating for better service in their Indiana community.
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Dial 211 from any Indiana phone to be routed to local transportation assistance — medical-ride volunteers, gas-card programs through churches, and reduced-fare bus passes. Indiana 211 is available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
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VTS at Indiana VA facilities (Roudebush in Indianapolis and VA Northern Indiana in Fort Wayne and Marion) provides free rides to medical appointments for eligible veterans. Coordinated with DAV transportation as a backup option.
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Modivcare is the broker for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for Indiana Medicaid members under HIP and Hoosier Healthwise — covering free rides to covered medical appointments. Schedule rides at least three business days ahead.
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AAA Foundation publishes free senior-driver assessments, CarFit screenings, and Roadwise Driver online courses — useful for Indiana mothers helping aging parents stay safe on the road or planning their own driving transition.
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NADTC publishes resources on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities, including Indiana-specific contacts for paratransit eligibility and Older Americans Act transportation programs.
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