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Information for visitors who fly into Indianapolis:
Indianapolis has a public bus system called IndyGo.  

Some of them are electric.  They have bicycle racks.

A Rapid Transit System was created in 2019, called RED LINE.
Many hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.
IF you will be staying downtown and have no plans to leave the city.
Tip - Take a free shuttle from the airport to your hotel, then use taxis to get around.  

IF you will be partying during your visit. take a cab or rideshare.
IndyGo Route 8
Phone: 317.635.3344


Hoosier Ride!
Phone: 800.544.2383


Go Express
Phone: 800.589.6004

Lafayette Limo Inc.
Phone: 765.497.3828
Buses from Airport to Nearby Towns
Indianapolis' bus system will get
you downtown for around $2.
Busses leave about every 1/2 hour.


Ball State University
They can also get you to many
other cities.


Indiana University




Purdue University
to Downtown
Indianapolis


to Anderson
or Muncie


to Bloomington
or Lafayette

to Lafayette
NOTES:  

Parking spots are easier to find and cheaper than Chicago.  

When parking downtown, you must pay a meter from Monday to Saturday, 7am - 9pm.

Indianapolis streets are layed out logically in a grid.

There are some 1-Way streets downtown, so beware.

Indianapolis is extremely flat, making it easy to get around compared to hilly cities.
TAKE A TAXI ....
RENT A CAR ....
There are bike trails as well as bike lanes in Indianapolis.

Indiana Pacers Bikeshare  -  25 locations around downtown Indy.   
It is designed for short (less than 30 minutes) trips rather than an all day rental.

Wheel Fun Rentals  at White River Sate Park in downtown Indianapolis.  
They rent a variety of bicycles & surreys.
You can rent by the hour, half-day or full-day.

The HandleBar - Unique experience where a group sits at a
mobile bar and peddle around to bars.  You can drink your
own beer while pedaling.  
They have electric assist pedaling.
If you are staying in a hotel by the airport, there are buses that can shuttle you
to the Indy Speedway on race day.

The buses run continuously from two locations - the airport and downtown.  
See Indy 500 Shuttles

It is also possible to take a Taxi to the Speedway.

If you wish to drive and park yourself, see my Speedway Parking web page for more information.

You can even fly into the speedway via a helicopter with Sweet Helicopters.  $650 for a round trip ticket
(2019).
Note:  Downtown Indy is a very "walk friendly" place.
There is a skywalk and tunnel system that connects hotels with restaurants, shopping,
entertainment and more, while keeping you out of any inclement weather.
IF you will be doing much traveling, such as across the city every day, or if you will
be traveling to other nearby cities, renting a car will be much cheaper than hiring a taxi.
Flying in for the INDY 500?
You can rent scooters in downtown Indianapolis from either Lime or Bird if you have a smart phone.

There is a flat fee of $1 to ride the scooter, plus 15 cents per minute used.

The scooters are dockless, meaning they do not need to be parked at a particular location or back
where you started the ride. Scooters can be left at the rider's destination.

The scooters have a top speed of about 15 mph.

They have a range of about 15-20 miles.
Download Self-Guided Bike Tour - Indy Downtown w/map

Bike Indianapolis -  the city’s bicycle advocacy group.

It is legal to ride on the sidewalk, but it is safer to ride on the street where motorist can see you better.  
Many Indianapolis streets have bike lanes.

RIde with traffic and obey vehicle traffic laws, such as stopping at stop signs.
INDY TRANSPORTATION
Updated November 2023
GETTING AROUND
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Indiana TravelWise - This traffic Web Site shows road construction zones as well as
current photos from hundreds of cameras along the road system.
Example of how to use:
1. Select I-465  - this will zoom the map in on Indianapolis.
2. Deselect all Layers except for Cameras - you will then see camera icons all along
the highway system.  Hover mouse over one to view thumbnail photo.  Click on icon
will display full screen photo.  You can then click on arrow buttons to rotate through
all cameras.

WIBC Traffic Map  
There are many hotels surrounding the Indianapolis Airport.

The airport is located on the west side of Indianapolis at the intersection of two highways:
465 (encircles Indianapolis) and I-70 (runs East-West, from Baltimore to Denver)

Indianapolis Airport and Airline Information
Indianapolis Bus System
Should You Rent a Car?
Buses to Nearby Towns
Electric Scooter Rentals
TO USE:

You will find scooters parked on sidewalks.
After locating a scooter, users can begin their
ride by scanning the QR code within the Bird
or Lime apps.  

Scanning the code unlocks the scooter and gives
the user the ability to start it. Then put up the
kickstand and propel the scooter with your foot
three times before pushing the throttle on the
handlebar to kick on the electric motor.

When it's time to stop, squeeze the brake with
your left hand. It's helpful to lightly tap the brake
when approaching hills, bumps or other people.
Once you've reached your destination, park the scooter in a safe location, put down the kickstand
and open up the app. You can then lock the device and end the ride.

Note: If you lock the device, other users cannot ride it, but you will continue to incur charges.
This is useful if you're just running inside a store or making some other quick stop.

To stop incurring charges, you must end the ride within the app.
This stops the timer that determines how much you will be charged.

RULES:

The scooters should not be ridden on sidewalks, the Canal Walkway, or trails, including the
Cultural and Monon trails. White River State Park is also off-limits,

The scooters should be parked upright and should not block sidewalks, ramps or doorways.

You are only supposed to use them during the day.
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