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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Speedway travel guide

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With a population of 11,812, Speedway is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Speedway has to offer.

When to visit Speedway

Speedway in November
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Speedway in November
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Speedway in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Speedway, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Speedway

Plane

When flying to Speedway, you’ll arrive at Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Speedway include Air France, ITA Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Speedway departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Speedway. The train journey from Speedway 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.

Car

Another option to get to Speedway is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 161 miles from Speedway. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Speedway, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Speedway takes 220 miles and will cost you around $73. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

When flying to Speedway, you’ll arrive at Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Speedway include Air France, ITA Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Speedway departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Speedway. The train journey from Speedway 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.

Car

Another option to get to Speedway is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 161 miles from Speedway. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Speedway, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Speedway takes 220 miles and will cost you around $73. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Speedway

FWAFort Wayne
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Speedway

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 popular areas of Speedway

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Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1481 reviews)
$143+
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (9, 964 reviews)
$223+
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Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 214 reviews)
$149+
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Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1353 reviews)
$167+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1295 reviews)
$74+
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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1856 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Speedway

Renting a car in Speedway costs $51 per day, on average, or $405 if you want to rent if for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Speedway.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Speedway (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 Speedway is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Speedway costs $51 per day, on average, or $405 if you want to rent if for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Speedway.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Speedway (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 Speedway is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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