What is the distance between Charlottesville and Indianapolis?

About 432 miles (697 km) separate Charlottesville and Indianapolis.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlottesville to Indianapolis?

Buses going from Charlottesville to Indianapolis start their journey at Campbells Travel Bus Stop and reach their destination at Greyhound Amtrak Station.

Bus Charlottesville to Indianapolis from $116 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to Indianapolis on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	22h 45m	8:25am	Downtown Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	19h	2:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Charlottesville Union Station	19h 5m	4:45am	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	19h 45m	3:00am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:42 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 15 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 23mAverage Duration

429 milesDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $212	Average Duration19h 45m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $205	Average Duration15h 23m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Indianapolis?

Stops in Charlottesville

A - Campbells Travel Bus Stop

Stops in Indianapolis

A - Greyhound Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlottesville to Indianapolis by bus

What is the distance between Charlottesville and Indianapolis?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $116

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlottesville to Indianapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $116 to $212 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-11-19.