The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana is:
184 miles / 296 km
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Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is 184 miles or 296 kilometers.
Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Lafayette IN is located 63 miles from Indianapolis and 108 miles southeast of Chicago. It makes a great summer road trip stop if you like agritourism.
Get cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines and freshly baked pies from Annie’s Orchard store open from June through August. Awesome Acres has seasonal hours from Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 6pm. It is a roadside market with tomatoes, corn, green beans and melon. And a “you-pick” tomatoes option as well.
For farm tours check out WISER Tour where they will take you for a tour of the Meadow Lake Wind Farm in White County or a Clean Energy Tour. The Clegg Memorial Garden has Indiana native plants, natural trails and bridges that opens daily until dusk, year round. Admission is free.
Fair Oaks Farms offers The Dairy Adventure and The Pig Adventure. The Dairy Adventure gives you a tour of a modern working dairy farm and The Pig Adventure gives you the opportunity to have hands-on experiences like sonogram, hang out with pigs and watch the birthing process.
Check out the seasonal farmers’ markets like Historic Lafayette Farmers Market, Purdue University Farmers Market and West Lafayette Farmers Market.
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