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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    4h 10m
    $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
    $79–150

  3. 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
    $475–773

  4. Drive  564.9 mi

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

  5. Bus via Atlanta (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2512
    16h 59m
    $131–199

Charlotte to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Indianapolis Union Station via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus in around 15h 50m.

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