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How to get fromCharlotte to Indianapolisby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    4h 9m
    $89–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    15h 50m
    $73–150

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    15h 41m
    $120–255

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    21h 46m
    $231–515

  5. Drive  564.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Indianapoliscar car 564.9 mi
    9h 51m
    $104–149

Charlotte to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Charlottesville in around 21h 46m.

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