There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CLT - IND
4h 10m$89–554Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus Bsb 33
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
15h 29m$78–147Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
15h 15m$118–179Drive 564.9 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Indianapoliscar 564.9 mi
9h 51m$97–140Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Hillsborough St at Enterprise St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RDU - IND
4h 35m$164–194
North Carolina to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between North Carolina and Indianapolis is 451 miles. The road distance is 568.2 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis, including transfers.
North Carolina to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 15m.
North Carolina to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Indianapolis is 568 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from North Carolina to Indianapolis.
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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Columbus in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Hillsborough St at Enterprise St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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