There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Evansville
best- Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane EVV - CRW
4h 33m$116–508Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
8h 18m$48–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 16m$180–290Drive 301.8 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Charlestoncar 301.8 mi
5h 24m$56–80Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane ORD - CRW
4h 35m$77–389
Indiana to Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Charleston is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via E Main St & S High St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Indiana and Charleston is 336 miles. The road distance is 303.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Indiana to Charleston, including transfers.
Indiana to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 8h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Evansville (EVV) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Evansville to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Evansville to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Indiana to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Indiana to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Charleston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Indiana to Charleston.
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