Chalmers is a town in Big Creek Township, White County in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Land was donated by Gardner Mudge to the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway in 1854 after the company constructed a rail line through Big Creek in 1853.

On April 21, 1854, a Post Office was established with Mudge serving as postmaster.

The Bank of Chalmers was established by Jacob Raub in the early 1890s with a capital of $10,000.

The name "Chalmers" was listed on railroad timetables of New Albany and Salem as early as 1856.

It consisted of two grain elevators, a factory, fifteen stores, two banks, two livery barns, three blacksmith shops, a lumber yard, two hotels, two garages, and dozens of homes.

Although the depot was demolished in 1976, the railroad which passes through Chalmers is still in use and is operated by CSX Transportation.

28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Parks include: Chalmers has a community-operated government and is managed by a small town council.

It is used for council and board meetings, and is the office of the town's clerk-treasurer.