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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    4h 10m
    $94–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    15h 50m
    $79–150

  3. Drive  564.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Indianapoliscar car 564.9 mi
    9h 51m
    $97–140

  4. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hillsborough St at Enterprise St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    4h 35m
    $94–554

  5. Bus via Atlanta (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2512
    16h 59m
    $132–200

North Carolina to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Indianapolis Union Station via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus in around 15h 50m.

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