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Compare bus, flight, and train for Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 15h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 428 miles (689 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$179 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price |
16h 11m Average total duration Fastest 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 28m Average total duration 20h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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AA217210:31 AM1h43Indianapolis International Airport12:14 PMDouglas International Airport$5451One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM17h05Indianapolis, E Washington St / N Delaware St (City/County Building), IN11:30 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1421One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus8:10 PM17h50Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)2:00 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1571One-way1 transfer
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NK251 · NK21866:00 AM7h52Indianapolis International Airport1:52 PMDouglas International Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
AA3468:16 AM1h49Indianapolis International Airport10:05 AMDouglas International Airport$5451One-way0 transfers
AA21835:42 PM1h48Indianapolis International Airport7:30 PMDouglas International Airport$5451One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $179 (€143).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
Train takes on average 26h 15m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Indianapolis, IN and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Indianapolis Station, Indianapolis, IN and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Flights mostly depart from Indianapolis International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
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