Event travel guide

Going to a show in Indianapolis, IN

Airport to venue, closest lodging, rideshare, taxis, black car and SUV pickup, parking and transit in Indianapolis, IN, from official sources.

From the airport

Travel details for the Indianapolis area.

Airports

Airport to the venue

IndyGo Route 8 runs from the airport to downtown as a non-express bus. The convention center says the airport is about 15 minutes away, with taxi, Uber, Lyft and limousine connections at the Ground Transportation Center. Source

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage. Source

Taxis

Taxis wait at the curb on the lower level just outside baggage claim. To call one, press the green button at the Taxi Station. The city keeps a licensed taxi list, linked from the convention center's transportation page. Source

Black car and SUV pickup

Shared-ride and limousine services use the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the garage. This list is not exhaustive, and listing is not an endorsement. Source

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Public transit

IndyGo Route 8 is the public bus between the airport and downtown. Source

Venues and closest lodging

Indiana Convention Center

Venue site

Parking. Denison Parking operates the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium lots. Downtown has more than 70,000 parking spaces. Source

Transit. IndyGo buses serve downtown. The Maryland Street canopy is the recommended taxi pickup and drop-off spot, though access may be restricted during events. Source

Closest lodging. The venue says 4,700 hotel rooms connect to the center by skywalk, and more than half of downtown's 7,100 rooms are within blocks. Source

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Upcoming

Shows in Indianapolis, IN

Government, education and media

PASIC 2026

A convention for percussion educators, performers and instrument makers, with exhibitors and professional development.

November 11 to 14, 2026 · Indianapolis, IN

Healthcare and life sciences

ASHA Convention 2026

The annual convention for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and researchers.

November 19 to 21, 2026 · Indianapolis, IN

Manufacturing and industrial

PRI Show 2026

A trade show for the motorsports industry, spanning parts, engineering and race shop technology. It suits race teams, builders, suppliers and shop operators.

December 10 to 12, 2026 · Indianapolis, IN

Retail, food and agriculture

ATA Show 2027

A week of events for the archery and bowhunting industry, including a members-only trade show and a public supershow.

January 7 to 10, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Energy, construction and real estate

Indianapolis Build Expo 2027

A regional trade show for contractors, developers, architects, engineers and building owners in the Indianapolis area.

January 20 to 21, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Energy, construction and real estate

WWETT Show 2027

A trade show and conference for wastewater and environmental services contractors and suppliers.

February 22 to 25, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Logistics, transport and aerospace

Work Truck Week 2027

An event for the work truck industry, run by NTEA. It pairs exhibitors and products with education and a Ride & Drive.

March 9 to 12, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Logistics, transport and aerospace

68th Indianapolis World of Wheels 2027

An indoor custom car show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, part of the World of Wheels series.

March 19 to 21, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Government, education and media

FDIC International 2027

A weeklong training conference and exhibition for the fire service and firefighters.

April 12 to 17, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Healthcare and life sciences

NTI 2027

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' annual National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition.

May 2 to 5, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

Healthcare and life sciences

2027 ACSM Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, for exercise scientists, clinicians and students.

June 1 to 4, 2027 · Indianapolis, IN

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