There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IND - CLT
3h 28m$102–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
17h 26m$77–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
17h 1m$125–268Drive 544.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT)car 544.9 mi
10h 27m$100–144Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane FWA - CLT
5h 20m$122–576Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CVG - CLT
5h 52m$120–684
Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Charlotte Airport (CLT). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport via Columbus, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay V. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 445 miles. The road distance is 548 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT), including transfers.
Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 17h 26m.
Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 548 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Indianapolis to Charlotte Airport (CLT).
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Charlotte Airport (CLT), 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 Union Station to Charlotte Douglas Airport via Columbus, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, and Transit Center- Bay V in around 17h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Covington to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- 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
Flights from Covington to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- 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
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- 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 Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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