There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CLT - IND
2h 41m$104–592Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
16h 46m$75–160Drive 545 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapoliscar 545 mi
10h 30m$100–144Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane CLT - FWA
- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
5h 20m$116–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
17h 22m$118–265
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Indianapolis is 445 miles. The road distance is 548.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 16h 46m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 16h 46m.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis is 548 miles. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Indianapolis Union Station via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Columbus in around 16h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
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