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When to visit
How to get there
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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, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 54m.

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 Alexandria, expect to pay about $152 for a 17h 56m 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 215 miles and will cost you around $64. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $135 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 American Airlines, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 54m.

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 Alexandria, expect to pay about $152 for a 17h 56m 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 215 miles and will cost you around $64. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 246 miles.

Airports near Terre Haute

EVVEvansville Dress Regional
INDIndianapolis
CMIChampaign University-Willard

Airlines serving Terre Haute

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,371 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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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 (9.1, 1855 reviews)
$110+
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Terre Haute Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 207 reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Terre Haute By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 400 reviews)
$126+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terre Haute
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 881 reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn Terre Haute By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, 396 reviews)
$129+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Terre Haute
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 841 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Terre Haute

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Terre Haute, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Terre Haute, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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