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How to get fromCharlotte to Indianapolis 500by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Indianapolis 500 by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, line 25 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    2. Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus bus
    5h 25m
    $91–556

  2. Bus via Reading

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    18h 57m
    $73–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 43m
    $78–148

  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
    23h 11m
    $478–775

  5. Drive  569 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Indianapolis 500car car 569 mi
    9h 59m
    $104–150

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Indianapolis 500car car
    5h 59m
    $82–402

Charlotte to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Indianapolis 500, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Indianapolis 500 via Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-P, and 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway in around 16h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Indianapolis 500 via Charlottesville, Indianapolis, Ctc-P, and 16th St & Olin Ave in around 23h 11m.

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