Terre Haute travel guide

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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.

Activities & attractions in Terre Haute

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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Terre Haute in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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, 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.

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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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.

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, 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.

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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Terre Haute

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,323 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,635 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,666 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (928 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,056 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

Most booked hotels in Terre Haute

Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1484 reviews)
$114+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 764 reviews)
$109+
Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area
2 stars
Good (7, 727 reviews)
$67+
Super 8 by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Good (6, 770 reviews)
$65+
Quality Inn Terre Haute University Area
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 760 reviews)
$66+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 350 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Terre Haute

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.

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.

Car rental agencies in Terre Haute

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