There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IND - CLT
2h 25m$108–605Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
18h 35m$74–157Train, bus via Wytheville
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
16h 45m$126–308Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
23h 18m$280–598Drive 561.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlottecar 561.2 mi
10h 51m$103–148Fly to Concord, line 501 tram
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Concord (USA)plane IND - USA
- Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Stationtram
2h 19m$163–457Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
18h 10m$122–267
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte is to fly and line 501 tram which takes 2h 19m and costs $160 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Charlotte is 437 miles. The road distance is 564.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte without a car is to train and bus via Wytheville which takes 16h 45m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 23h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 18h 35m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Charlottesville in around 23h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Ashland to Wytheville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte is 564 miles. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Charlotte.
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