Overview
Central Indiana is the central third of the state of Indiana, surrounding the Nine-County Region at the heart of the state.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Indianapolis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IND Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis — 16 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LAF Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette — 55 mi away. Directions
This is the area where "Crossroads of America" really comes into play. Numerous interstates and highways swarm into this area. I-65S from the northwest, I-74E from the west, I-70E from the southwest, I-65N from the south, I-74W from the southeast, I-70W from the east, and I-69S from the northeast. Indianapolis has a loop called I-465.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Lafayette — Fort Ouiatenon, Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Historic Prophetstown State Park.
- Day 2: Terre Haute — Eugene V. Debs House, Swope Art Museum, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
- Day 3: Muncie — Christy Woods, David Owsley Museum of Art, Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Depot.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Food for you
The largest concentration of restaurants can be found in Kokomo and Lafayette.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Places in Central Indiana
Lafayette
City / town · 44 listings
Terre Haute
City / town · 40 listings
Muncie
City / town · 31 listings
Kokomo
City / town · 23 listings
Richmond
City / town · 18 listings
Connersville
City / town · 13 listings
Marion
City / town · 11 listings
Crawfordsville
City / town · 9 listings
Turkey Run State Park
Park · 9 listings
Spencer
City / town · 8 listings
Covington
City / town · 7 listings
New Castle
City / town · 7 listings
Odon
City / town · 7 listings
Shades State Park
Park · 5 listings
Knightstown
City / town · 3 listings
Rushville
City / town · 3 listings
Greentown
City / town · 3 listings
Cities
- Connersville
- Covington
- Crawfordsville
- Greentown
- Knightstown
- Kokomo
- Lafayette
- Marion
- Muncie
- New Castle
- Richmond
- Rushville
- Spencer
- Terre Haute
Other destinations
- Prophetstown State Park
- Shades State Park
- Turkey Run State Park
Get in
By car
This is the area where "Crossroads of America" really comes into play. Numerous interstates and highways swarm into this area. I-65S from the northwest, I-74E from the west, I-70E from the southwest, I-65N from the south, I-74W from the southeast, I-70W from the east, and I-69S from the northeast. Indianapolis has a loop called I-465.
By bus
- Greyhound
- Anderson - Economy Inn, 2400 S. Scatterfield Rd. +1 765 642-3931
- Indianapolis - 350 S. Illinois St. +1 317 267-3076
- Megabus 1 877 G02-MEGA A super cheap way to travel by bus that was brought from Europe to the Midwest. Clean, friendly travel option. The earlier you book your trip the cheaper it is. All pickup/drop off points are at popular landmarks. Pickup/drop off from three points in Indy:
- Indianapolis City Market - 222 E. Market St.
- Circle Center Mall - 40 W. Maryland St.
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 4790 W. 16th St.
- Burlington Trailways 1 800 992-4618. Offers bus service throughout the Midwest. Pickup/drop off in Indianapolis.
By plane
By train
- Amtrak 350 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis. +1-800-USA-RAIL
Eat
The largest concentration of restaurants can be found in Kokomo and Lafayette.
Drink
With the dining comes the drinking—you'll find most nightlife in Central Indiana in Kokomo and West Lafayette as well.
Nearby
Carmel
City / town · 59 listings · 4 mi away
Fishers
City / town · 40 listings · 7 mi away
Zionsville
City / town · 1 listings · 8 mi away
Westfield
City / town · 15 listings · 8 mi away
Indianapolis
City / town · 248 listings · 10 mi away
Noblesville
City / town · 44 listings · 11 mi away
Cumberland
City / town · 3 listings · 13 mi away
Brownsburg
City / town · 5 listings · 15 mi away
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