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

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

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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 37m
    $133–665

  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 Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    24h
    $495–783

  3. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    24h 35m
    $182–285

  4. Drive  862 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Indianapoliscar car 862 mi
    17h 11m
    $148–213

  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
    7h 53m
    $178–721

  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 45m
    $208–318

Lake Charles to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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 and Nashville Bus Station in around 24h 35m.

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