1. Overview of FairTrain Services
2. Schedule and Fares
3. Indiana Transportation Museum and Rail Adventure Pass Options
Traffic to and from the Indiana State Fair can be really frustrating. If you live in Fishers, taking a train to the fair may be an option. The Indiana Transportation Museum FairTrain is a tradition that has gained popularity as traffic and the State Fair’s appeal have grown.
Travel time one-way is approximately 30 minutes for the 11-mile trip. Travelers can choose among 9 daily departure and return times. The FairTrain departs from Fishers (the first floor of the new Switch building on Municipal Drive) to the depot just across the street from Gate 6 of the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. Parking in Fishers may be reached by following the signs on 116th St. or 126th St to Lantern Rd., south to Municipal Drive.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your chosen departure time to allow time for ticket purchases.
Schedule and Fares
The fares for this train are as follows:
- $13 round-trip for adults (age 13 and up)
- $9 for children ages 2 through 12
- Free for children under the age of 2
Take advantage of discount days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays:
- $12 round-trip for adults (age 13 and up)
- $8 for children ages 2 through 12
- Free for children under the age of 2
The Fairgrounds Station is at 39th Street, just a short walk across the historic 39th Street Bridge over Fall Creek to the crossing at Fall Creek Parkway and Gate 6 of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Seating on this train is open. Reservations are not needed and cannot be made for this train.
Indiana State Fair Information: For more insights about the Indiana State Fair, you can explore various resources available online.
Indiana Transportation Museum and Rail Adventure Pass Options
The Indiana Transportation Museum is a nonprofit heritage railroad that operates a number of excursions along 34 miles of former Nickel Plate Road track. The organization is committed to preserving and showcasing Indiana’s railroad history. Throughout the year, the ITM offers trips aboard historically preserved rail equipment. Events include the very popular Polar Bear Express event, Lights Over Morse Lake, Open Air rides, and much more. Experience authentic railroad travel with the ITM and through the State Fair train.
Rail Adventure Pass
If your travel on the Fair Train is a memorable experience, enjoy the fun all year long with a Rail Adventure Pass. With this pass, you can enjoy unlimited train travel and discover everything cities and towns along the line have to offer. Ride the train to lunch or dinner, museums, festivals, and of course, the State Fair. The Rail Adventure Pass also ensures discounts and priority seating for special events.
Individual Pass-holder: $70
Entitles the pass-holder to enjoy the following:
- Museum event news
- Free caboose rides when available (on a space-available basis)
- Free afternoon round-trip train rides (The Hoosierland) (on a space-available basis)
- Free round-trip FairTrain tickets on designated days (Mon., Wed., Thu.) (1 per specified day)
- 50% discount on Morse Lake Dinner Train & Night Out on the Nickel Plate (1 per train, per event)
- 15% discount on caboose & open-air flat car train charter (by email to info@itm.org only)
- Advance notice of special event ticket sales
- 10% museum store discount
Pass-holder +1: $90
Entitles the pass holder plus one additional person of any age to enjoy the following:
- Museum event news
- Free caboose rides when available (on a space-available basis)
- Free afternoon round trip train rides (The Hoosierland) (on a space-available basis)
- Free round-trip FairTrain tickets on designated days (Mon., Wed., Thu.) (2 per specified day)
- 50% discount on Morse Lake Dinner Train & Night Out on the Nickel Plate (2 per train, per event)
- 15% discount on caboose & open air flat car train charter (by email to info@itm.org only)
- Advance notice of special event ticket sales
- 10% museum store discount
Pass-holder +3: $140
Entitles the pass holder and up to 3 additional people of any age to enjoy the following:
- Museum event news
- Free caboose rides when available (on a space-available basis)
- Free afternoon round trip train rides (The Hoosierland) (on a space-available basis)
- Free round-trip FairTrain tickets on designated days (Mon., Wed., Thu.) (4 per specified day)
- 50% discount on Morse Lake Dinner Train & Night Out on the Nickel Plate (4 per train, per event)
- 15% discount on caboose & open air car train charter (by email to info@itm.org only)
- Advance notice of special event ticket sales
- 10% museum store discount
Pass-holder +5: $170
Entitles the pass-holder and up to 5 additional people of any age to enjoy the following:
- Museum event news
- Free caboose rides when available (on a space-available basis)
- Free afternoon round trip train rides (The Hoosierland) (on a space-available basis)
- Free round-trip FairTrain tickets on designated days (Mon., Wed., Thu.) (6 per specified day)
- 50% discount on Morse Lake Dinner Train & Night Out on the Nickel Plate (6 per train, per event)
- 15% discount on caboose & open air car train charter (by email to info@itm.org only)
- Advance notice of special event ticket sales
- 10% museum store discount
For more information, call (317) 773-6000 or visit WWW.ITM.ORG.
