There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CHO - IND
5h 9m$105–451Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
15h 23m$55–200Drive 541.1 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Indianapoliscar 541.1 mi
9h 37m$99–143Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
6h 26m$137–987
Charlottesville to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $100 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 23m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Indianapolis is 462 miles. The road distance is 544.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs $55 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Charlottesville to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $200 and takes 15h 23m.
Charlottesville to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Indianapolis is 544 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Charlottesville to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–200 and the journey takes 15h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Charlottesville to Indianapolis via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Charlottesville to Indianapolis via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Charlottesville to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
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