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

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane IND - LCH
    6h 35m
    $123–565

  2. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    22h 10m
    $180–290

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    24h 27m
    $310–642

  4. Drive 860.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Charlescar car 860.8 mi
    17h 8m
    $158–227

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane IND - LFT
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $147–615

  6. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane IND - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 29m
    $191–692

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane IND - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    8h 18m
    $254–1,074

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    27h 10m
    $213–418

Indianapolis to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lake Charles via Nashville Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 10m.

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