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Crawfordsville travel guide

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With a population of 15,915, Crawfordsville is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Crawfordsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crawfordsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Crawfordsville in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Crawfordsville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Crawfordsville

Plane

Although Crawfordsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 42 km from Crawfordsville. Lafayette Purdue University is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Crawfordsville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crawfordsville. The train journey from Crawfordsville to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $124 for a 18h 16m trip. The train station in Crawfordsville is called Crawfordsville, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Crawfordsville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 213 km from Crawfordsville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawfordsville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Crawfordsville takes 354 km and will cost you around $73. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 483 km.

Plane

Although Crawfordsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 42 km from Crawfordsville. Lafayette Purdue University is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Crawfordsville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crawfordsville. The train journey from Crawfordsville to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $124 for a 18h 16m trip. The train station in Crawfordsville is called Crawfordsville, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Crawfordsville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 213 km from Crawfordsville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawfordsville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Crawfordsville takes 354 km and will cost you around $73. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 483 km.

Airports near Crawfordsville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
INDIndianapolis
CMIChampaign University-Willard

Airlines serving Crawfordsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crawfordsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Crawfordsville and Best Western Plus Crawfordsville Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crawfordsville

Most booked hotels in Crawfordsville

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Hampton Inn & Suites Crawfordsville
2 stars
Excellent (9, 220 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Crawfordsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 220 reviews)
$128+
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Comfort Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 379 reviews)
$123+
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Best Western Plus Crawfordsville Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 555 reviews)
$104+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Crawfordsville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 284 reviews)
$84+
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Motel 6 Crawfordsville
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 303 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Crawfordsville

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Crawfordsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Crawfordsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Crawfordsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Crawfordsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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