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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Terre Haute travel guide

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You're Going to Love Terre Haute

With a population of 60,785, Terre Haute 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Terre Haute has to offer.

Where to Eat in Terre Haute

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stables Steakhouse (939 Poplar Street) and Bar Bosco (800 S 7th St) are great picks.

When to visit Terre Haute

Terre Haute in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Terre Haute in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Terre Haute in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Terre Haute, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Terre Haute

Plane

Although Terre Haute doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 97 km from Terre Haute. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Savannah and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Terre Haute. The train journey from Terre Haute to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $152 for a 15h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Terre Haute is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 268 km from Terre Haute. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 370 km and will cost you around $106. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 396 km.

Plane

Although Terre Haute doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 97 km from Terre Haute. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Savannah and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Terre Haute. The train journey from Terre Haute to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $152 for a 15h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Terre Haute is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 268 km from Terre Haute. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 370 km and will cost you around $106. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 396 km.

Airports near Terre Haute

EVVEvansville Dress Regional
INDIndianapolis
CMIChampaign University-Willard

Airlines serving Terre Haute

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,926 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,234 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in Terre Haute

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Carpet Inn Terre Haute and Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area.

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Where to stay in popular areas of Terre Haute

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Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1853 reviews)
$101+
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Terre Haute Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 207 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Terre Haute By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 398 reviews)
$121+
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Hilton Garden Inn Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 217 reviews)
$143+
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Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area
2 stars
Good (7.3, 916 reviews)
$50+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 370 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Terre Haute

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Terre Haute (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Terre Haute (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Terre Haute

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