There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CLT - IND
4h 8m$104–604Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
15h 15m$74–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
21h 46m$287–572Drive 564.9 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Indianapoliscar 564.9 mi
9h 51m$104–149Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus Charlotte
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
15h 41m$141–283
Charlotte to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
The distance between Charlotte and Indianapolis is 452 miles. The road distance is 568.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Charlotte to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 15h 15m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 21h 46m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, 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 Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Columbus in around 15h 15m.
- 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
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Charlotte to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Indianapolis is 568 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Charlotte to Indianapolis.
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