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

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

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IND - CLT
    4h 11m
    $105–655

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Columbus
    15h 40m
    $99–194

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Columbus
    14h 45m
    $139–277

  4. 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
    $284–578

  5. Drive 565.1 mi

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

  6. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane FWA - CLT
    6h 4m
    $125–579

Indianapolis to Charlotte by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charlottesville in around 21h 58m.

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