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How to get fromLake Charles to Indianapolisby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Charles to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LCH - IND
    5h 36m
    $143–665

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    24h
    $328–659

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    24h 20m
    $248–382

  4. Drive 860.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Indianapoliscar car 860.6 mi
    17h 11m
    $158–227

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LFT - IND
    8h 25m
    $188–721

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    24h 25m
    $243–364

Lake Charles to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Indianapolis (IND) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Indianapolis via Memphis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign in around 24h 20m.

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