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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 61 miles from Terre Haute. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 54m trip.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 175 miles and will cost you around $94. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 330 miles.

Plane

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 54m trip.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 175 miles and will cost you around $94. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 330 miles.

Airports near Terre Haute

EVVEvansville Dress Regional
INDIndianapolis
CMIChampaign University-Willard

Airlines serving Terre Haute

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,881 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,365 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (303 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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Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1849 reviews)
$101+
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Terre Haute Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 206 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Terre Haute By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 398 reviews)
$117+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 880 reviews)
$102+
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Hilton Garden Inn Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 217 reviews)
$142+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 369 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Terre Haute

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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