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Compare bus, flight, and train for Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, while a flight costs an average of $536.
Distance: 428 miles (689 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$536 Average price | $266 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 28m Average total duration 20h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $142 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $266 (€223).
A bus is $412 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $536 (€450).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
Train takes on average 21h 28m.
You'll arrive about 4h 43m sooner (4h 3m by flight vs 8h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $536 (€450) compared to roughly $127 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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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FlixBus8:10 PM18h30Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)2:40 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1621One-way1 transfer
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- +FlixBus8:10 PM18h30Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)2:40 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA30441:58 PM1h44Indianapolis International Airport3:42 PMDouglas International Airport$5851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · 8:05 PM15h40Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:45 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1651One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus4:40 AM18h45Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:25 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1651One-way1 transfer
- · 4:05 PM17h00Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1801One-way1 transfer
- AA81710:53 AM1h45Indianapolis International Airport12:38 PMDouglas International Airport$5601One-way0 transfers
- AA29386:00 AM1h47Indianapolis International Airport7:47 AMDouglas International Airport$5601One-way0 transfers
- AA3468:05 AM1h50Indianapolis International Airport9:55 AMDouglas International Airport$5601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $142 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $266 (€223).
A bus is $412 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $536 (€450).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
Train takes on average 21h 28m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Indianapolis International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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