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When to visit
How to get there
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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Terre Haute in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Dallas and takes around 2h.

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 $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $142 for a 22h 35m 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 Sixt, 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 210 miles and will cost you around $74. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $125 for a journey of 246 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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Dallas and takes around 2h.

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 $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $142 for a 22h 35m 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 Sixt, 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 210 miles and will cost you around $74. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $125 for a journey of 246 miles.

Airports near Terre Haute

EVVEvansville Dress Regional
INDIndianapolis
CMIChampaign University-Willard

Airlines serving Terre Haute

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (873 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,137 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.

Most popular hotel in Terre Haute by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Terre Haute

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Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1645 reviews)
$112+
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Terre Haute Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 159 reviews)
$154+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 834 reviews)
$102+
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Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area
2 stars
Good (7.1, 835 reviews)
$59+
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Quality Inn Terre Haute University Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, 791 reviews)
$58+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 355 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Terre Haute

Renting a car in Terre Haute costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Terre Haute.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Terre Haute costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Terre Haute.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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