Central Indiana

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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Map of Central Indiana

39.653889-85.1377781 Connersville
40.140556-87.3930562 Covington
40.038889-86.8966673 Crawfordsville
40.4786-85.96474 Greentown
39.7967-85.52835 Knightstown
40.482222-86.1316676 Kokomo
40.4172-86.87867 Lafayette
40.5492-85.66478 Marion
40.193333-85.3880569 Muncie
39.9236-85.36510 New Castle
39.830278-84.89055611 Richmond
39.6144-85.448612 Rushville
39.2869-86.764213 Spencer
39.469586-87.38976214 Terre Haute

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Prophetstown State Park
39.9417-87.09171 Shades State Park
39.884511-87.2067692 Turkey Run State Park

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By car edit

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 edit

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.

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Indianapolis International Airport^{[dead link]}

By train edit

Amtrak 350 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis. ☏ +1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245)

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A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 crosses this area from about 3:05PM local time. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico and Texas to Illinois, then across Indiana to Ohio and the Canada–New England border.

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The largest concentration of restaurants can be found in Kokomo and Lafayette.

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With the dining comes the drinking—you'll find most nightlife in Central Indiana in Kokomo and West Lafayette as well.

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