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Indiana Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)
Permitted: Indiana is not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are sold in grocery, convenience, drug and liquor stores (package stores), but only liquor stores may sell cold beer for carryout.
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Where to Buy Alcohol in states bordering Indiana
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IllinoisPermitted
Illinois is not a control state: beer, wine and distilled spirits are all sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores. Retail is privately operated.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
- KentuckyConditional
Kentucky is not a control state: grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations sell beer (and wine where it is locally allowed), but wine and spirits require a separate licensed package (liquor) store or section. Availability varies by local wet or dry status.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
- MichiganConditional
Michigan is a spirits "control" state, so the Michigan Liquor Control Commission controls distilled spirits at wholesale, but retail spirits are sold by licensed private stores under an SDD license. Beer and wine are widely sold in grocery and convenience stores under an SDM license.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
- OhioConditional
Ohio is a control state for spirits: high-proof spirituous liquor over 21% alcohol by volume is sold only through state-contracted agency stores, which are often inside grocery and other private stores, while beer, wine and low-proof spirits are sold in grocery and convenience stores.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: com.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
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