When is the Park Open? -- How do I Get There?
What to do at Wolf Park

Wolf Park has its primary open season from May 1 to November 30. During these months we are open to the public Tuesday to Sunday, from 1-5 pm, and have Howl Night programs Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm. From December 1 to April 30 we have limited open hours. We offer Howl Night every Saturday at 7:30 pm, and have occasional special events such as for holidays like Christmas and Easter. We usually have an open house in March. We also are open on weekends in April some years, but check our web site Calendar of Events or the Wolf Park automated phone system (765-567-2265) for confirmation on dates and times.

Visitors can come to the park outside of public hours by prearrangement. You must phone our office to make an appointment for any kind of visit during our closed times.

Wolf Park's programs:
Howl Nights
Weekends
Wolf Bison Demos
School tours
Seminars
Volunteers
Practicum & Internships
More details on open hours

General directions -- local map
Directions from Chicago
Places to stay -- camping
other sites of interest

Transportation
Flying -- Trains -- Bus
Rental Cars

How to get to Wolf Park and places to stay

Wolf Park is located two miles north of Battle Ground, a tiny town located about 12 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana. If you are using a map program, the street address is Wolf Park, 4004 East 800 North, Battle Ground, Indiana, 47920. We are 72 miles northwest of Indianapolis, and 130 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois.
Indiana is where we are!	Here is a simple detail map to get you here!

Map of Lafayette

To reach Wolf Park from Interstate 65, take the exit for Indiana State Road 43 North ( Brookston, West Lafayette exit #178). Go north on 43 a mile to State Road 225. Turn right (east) and go about 2 miles directly into Battle Ground. Drive straight through town, cross the railroad tracks and stay to the left. Drive one long block to Jefferson St. and turn left. Follow Jefferson St. about 1 1/2 miles until you come to a large sign on your right for Wolf Park. We are just 1/4 mile up the gravel drive. IF STATE RD 225 IS CLOSED GO NORTH TO 900 N, GO RIGHT ONE MILE, THEN RIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RAILROAD TRACKS. GO ABOUT ANOTHER MILE AND YOU WILL SEE THE WOLF PARK ENTRANCE ON YOUR LEFT.

To reach Wolf Park from SR25, take SR225 across the one lane bridge to Battle Ground and follow directions above to Wolf Park. IF STATE RD 225 IS CLOSED GO SOUTH ON 25 TO I65 AND FOLLOW THOSE DIRECTIONS.

We are now on Eastern time throughout the year! Yes, Indiana now has Daylight Savings time!

Other sites of interest to Wolf Park visitors


Wolf Park Weather	Intellicast weather for Lafayette	Link to the Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau

Flying

We recommend that visitors traveling by air, try to fly into the Indianapolis Airport. There is a shuttle van Lafayette Limo between the airport and Lafayette that runs every two hours from early in the morning till late evening. Rental cars are also available at the Indianapolis airport, and it is just over one hour's drive to Wolf Park.

Trains

Lafayette has limited service by Amtrak. Times and days vary so check with Amtrak for details. (800/872-7245) The train station is in downtown Lafayette.

Bus

Greyhound serves Lafayette daily from many directions. This can be an inexpensive, but slow way to travel. (765) 742-8836. The bus station is in downtown Lafayette. For Lafayette bus schedules click here.

Rental Cars

Since Wolf Park is 12 miles from Lafayette where grocery stores, restaurants and shopping is located. U.S. rental agencies will generally not rent to people under the age of 25 and without a major credit card. There is also no public transportation, aside from a cab, to Wolf Park. You are responsible to find your own transportation to visit the Park. The following rental agencies have offices here:

Ace Rent-a-Car	Avis Rent a Car	National	Enterprise	Budget
765/463-5548	1-800-831-2847 1-800-831-2847	765/448-4246 1-800-CAR-RENT	1-800-394-1650	765/743-3987 1-800-527-0700

For more information about car rentals in Lafayette click here.

Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Campgrounds

There are a variety of places to stay available in Lafayette.

Right off I-65 North and State Road 43 North, West Lafayette, 765-567-7100, is the Econolodge Motel. Ask about a special room rate for Wolf Park visitors. Price limited to non-peak times. You must call and tell them you are visiting Wolf Park to get the discount rate.

Lafayette gets a little crowded sometimes when Indianapolis, Purdue, or sometimes even Indiana University hosts a basketball game or convention. Hotel rooms can suddenly become very scarce and very expensive. The special rate is not available during these dates!

The following campground is close to Wolf Park:
Wolfe's Leisure Time Campground (765) 589-8089 ($12-$22.50 per night; open year round)
For more info on campgrounds click here.

Getting to Wolf Park From Chicago

It is not as easy to get here from Chicago as it is from Indianapolis, unless you fly into Purdue�s airport in West Lafayette. We encourage you to fly through Indianapolis if you cannot fly into Lafayette because it is much easier than travelling from Chicago.

Flying

Car Rental

It is about two and a half hours to drive from Chicago O�Hare to Wolf Park. It is not too difficult, and most of the trip is on interstate highways. Just take interstates south following signs for Indiana until you get to Interstate 80 east. Take this to Interstate 65 south, then follow directions.

Ace Rent-a-Car 1-800-323-3221, will rent you a car one-way between Chicago and Lafayette if you drop the car off within 24 hours.

Greyhound Bus

The bus comes here three times daily from Chicago and it�s a three hour trip. There are no reservations taken. The bus station is in downtown Chicago, so you have to get from the airport to downtown as well.

Amtrak Train

The train runs from Chicago to Lafayette and you need reservations for the train. Chicago�s train station is also downtown, so you have to get there from the airport as well.

Getting Downtown From O'Hare

To get to either the train or bus station you can take the Chicago Rapid Transit train. The train station is two blocks north, at Jackson Street. The bus station is one block south, to Harrison, and one block west. I have not done this, so feel free to ask people for directions at this point. You could probably get a taxi from the airport but it would be quite expensive.

THESE TIMES AND PRICES COULD CHANGE AT ANY TIME SO YOU SHOULD CALL AND CONFIRM BEFORE MAKING AIRLINE RESERVATIONS WHICH COULD LEAVE YOU STRANDED IN CHICAGO OVERNIGHT.

Wolf Park - Battle Ground, IN 47920
Phone: (765) 567-2265 Fax: (765) 567-4299 E-Mail Wolf Park
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Last revised: Tuesday, March 21, 2000