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How to get fromIndianapolis to Charlotteby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IND - CLT
    4h 6m
    $115–705

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus Bsb 32
    15h 45m
    $77–146

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    21h 58m
    $474–742

  4. Drive  565.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Charlottecar car 565.1 mi
    9h 50m
    $104–149

  5. Bus via Atlanta (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    16h 44m
    $128–195

Indianapolis to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Charlotte via Columbus in around 15h 45m.

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