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. Terre Haute deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stables Steakhouse (939 Poplar Street) and Bar Bosco (800 S 7th St) are great picks.
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″.
Although Terre Haute doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 61 miles from Terre Haute. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from New York and takes around 2h 07m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Terre Haute. The train journey from Terre Haute to Cincinnati takes 3h 34m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 for a 4h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Terre Haute is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 167 miles from Terre Haute. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 185 miles and will cost you around $69. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 340 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Carpet Inn Terre Haute and Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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