Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Madison (Wisconsin) to Indianapolis. If you're planning a road trip to Indianapolis, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Madison (Wisconsin)
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:29 pm Harvard
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:29 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:40 pm Arlington Heights (Illinois)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:40 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:51 pm Gary
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from Gary
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:29 pm Champaign
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:29 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:04 pm eat at Triple XXX Family Restaurant
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:04 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
5:25 pm arrive in Indianapolis
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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Harvard
Arlington Heights (Illinois) (4 answers)
Gary (4 answers)
Champaign (4 answers)
Triple XXX Family Restaurant
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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What is your favorite restaurant in Indianapolis? (19 answers)
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Your Favorite Holiday Events in Indianapolis (4 answers)
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Best free things to do in Indianapolis? (4 answers)
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Awesome food trucks? (3 answers)
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Safe area? (3 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Indianapolis to Madison (Wisconsin) drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Madison (Wisconsin) to Indianapolis. Or get a full Madison (Wisconsin) to Indianapolis flight plan.
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