There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ILM - IND
5h$106–519Bus
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
23h 58m$108–232Bus, train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain
28h 55m$341–697Drive 713.9 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Indianapoliscar 713.9 mi
13h 3m$131–189Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane OAJ - IND
6h 22m$229–708Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
24h 24m$171–367
Wilmington to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.
The distance between Wilmington and Indianapolis is 619 miles. The road distance is 718.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 23h 58m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Wilmington to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Wilmington to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 23h 58m.
Wilmington to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Indianapolis is 718 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Wilmington to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Indianapolis Union Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, and Columbus in around 23h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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