How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Indianapolis to Chicago in just under 1h. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 162 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Indianapolis to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $137 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $162. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $115. While the most popular route (Indianapolis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $141 on average, our data indicates $918 when flying from Indianapolis to Chicago.

What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Indianapolis to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (81%), Copa Airlines (79%), Royal Jordanian (75%).

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Indianapolis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Indianapolis. Booking flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 51 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 2 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Wed 12/314:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/69:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$254

Tue 12/308:48 amIND - ORD

1 stop24h 43mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/69:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$270

Wed 12/314:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/56:00 amORD - IND

2 stops10h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$286

Wed 12/314:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/62:26 pmORD - IND

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$291

Tue 12/308:48 amIND - ORD

1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/56:00 amORD - IND

2 stops10h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$303

Wed 12/314:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/59:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$305

Tue 12/308:48 amIND - ORD

1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/62:26 pmORD - IND

2 stops15h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$314

Mon 12/294:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/69:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$321

Tue 12/308:48 amIND - ORD

1 stop24h 43mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/59:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$322

Wed 12/311:45 pmIND - ORD

Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:50 pmORD - IND

2 stops19h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$324

Wed 12/314:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/49:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$328

Tue 12/308:48 amIND - ORD

1 stop29h 09mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/19:34 amORD - IND

1 stop20h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$334

Best flights from Indianapolis to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 1/145:10 amIND - ORD

1 stop16h 53mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/168:43 pmORD - IND

2 stops20h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$152

Sat 1/1711:55 amIND - ORD

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/196:20 amORD - IND

1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$154

Mon 1/195:50 pmIND - ORD

Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/268:00 pmORD - IND

Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$193

Sat 1/1710:29 amIND - ORD

Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/195:25 pmORD - IND

Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$193

Sat 1/174:45 pmIND - MDW

Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest

Mon 1/199:40 amMDW - IND

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$193

Mon 3/27:31 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 20mFrontier

Tue 3/174:18 pmORD - IND

1 stop16h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$205

Sat 1/176:13 amIND - MDW

1 stop3h 39mDelta

Mon 1/196:35 pmMDW - IND

1 stop4h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$213

Tue 2/35:10 amIND - ORD

1 stop19h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/214:43 pmORD - IND

2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$179

Thu 1/86:55 amIND - ORD

1 stop16h 47mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/128:43 pmORD - IND

1 stop25h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$185

Sun 1/44:51 pmIND - ORD

1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/285:15 amORD - IND

1 stop16h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$195

Thu 1/2912:38 pmIND - ORD

1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/308:43 pmORD - IND

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$196

Mon 1/197:45 pmIND - MDW

Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest

Mon 1/2610:00 amMDW - IND

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$223

Thu 1/155:10 amIND - ORD

2 stops13h 42mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1912:00 pmORD - IND

1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$197

Sat 2/145:10 pmIND - MDW

Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest

Sun 2/159:40 amMDW - IND

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$229

Sat 2/1410:31 amIND - MDW

1 stop3h 15mDelta

Sun 2/159:34 amMDW - IND

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$265

Sun 1/186:55 amIND - ORD

1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2511:55 amORD - IND

1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$203

Mon 1/193:43 pmIND - MDW

1 stop3h 12mDelta

Mon 1/266:35 pmMDW - IND

1 stop4h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$265

Thu 2/57:45 pmIND - MDW

Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest

Fri 2/69:40 amMDW - IND

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$245

Thu 1/298:45 amIND - MDW

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Fri 1/308:00 pmMDW - IND

Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$255

Thu 2/510:38 amIND - MDW

1 stop10h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/65:01 pmMDW - IND

2 stops15h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$253

Last-minute flights from Indianapolis to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/121:41 pmIND - ORD

1 stop24h 32mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/209:07 pmORD - IND

1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$147

Thu 1/154:04 pmIND - ORD

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1912:00 pmORD - IND

1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$167

Thu 1/154:04 pmIND - MDW

1 stop7h 15mFrontier

Mon 1/196:10 amMDW - IND

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$196

Sat 1/1711:55 amIND - ORD

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/196:20 amORD - IND

1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$154

Sat 1/174:45 pmIND - MDW

Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest

Mon 1/199:40 amMDW - IND

Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$193

Sun 1/186:55 amIND - MDW

1 stop18h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:01 pmMDW - IND

1 stop17h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$191

Mon 1/196:43 pmIND - ORD

2 stops41h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/268:43 pmORD - IND

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$165

Tue 1/2012:21 pmIND - ORD

1 stop25h 52mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/277:20 amORD - IND

1 stop14h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$141

Thu 1/2212:38 pmIND - ORD

1 stop11h 08mFrontier

Mon 1/265:40 amORD - IND

1 stop5h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$162

Thu 1/2912:38 pmIND - ORD

1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/304:38 pmORD - IND

1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$170

Fri 1/302:12 pmIND - ORD

1 stop27h 28mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/24:38 pmORD - IND

1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$157

Fri 1/3012:38 pmIND - MDW

1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/21:00 pmMDW - IND

1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$202

One-way flights from Indianapolis to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Indianapolis to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 1/145:10 amIND - ORD

1 stop16h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$59

Tue 1/135:10 amIND - ORD

1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$60

Mon 1/268:26 pmIND - ORD

1 stop15h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$62

Tue 1/205:10 amIND - ORD

1 stop31h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$65

Sat 1/1711:55 amIND - ORD

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$68

Wed 2/188:18 pmIND - ORD

1 stop28h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$69

Mon 1/128:26 pmIND - ORD

1 stop15h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$70

Sat 1/1712:21 pmIND - ORD

1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$74

Tue 1/136:00 amIND - MDW

1 stop19h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$76

Fri 2/206:10 pmIND - ORD

1 stop22h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$80

Thu 1/154:04 pmIND - ORD

1 stop7h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$81

Sat 1/174:45 pmIND - MDW

Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$81

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Round-trip from	$141 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$59 (Mytrip)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$245
Good round-trip deal	$365 or less
Good one-way deal	$194 or less

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IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Wed 1/14

5:10 am-9:03 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

8:43 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$152

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Sat 1/17

11:55 am-7:41 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

6:20 am-3:34 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$154

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Tue 2/3

5:10 am-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

4:43 pm-9:10 am

2 stops39h 27m

$179

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Thu 1/8

6:55 am-10:42 pm

1 stop16h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

8:43 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$185

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Mon 1/19

5:50 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

8:00 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$193

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Sat 1/17

10:29 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

5:25 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$193

IndianapolisChicago

IND - MDW

INDMDW

Indianapolis

Sat 1/17

4:45 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

9:40 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$193

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Sun 1/4

4:51 pm-8:31 am

1 stop16h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

5:15 am-10:48 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$195

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Thu 1/29

12:38 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

8:43 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$196

IndianapolisChicago

IND - ORD

INDORD

Indianapolis

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-5:52 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

12:00 pm-11:26 am

1 stop22h 26m

$197

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago (average of $127). Flying from Indianapolis to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to CHI?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Indianapolis to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to Chicago

The most flights from IND to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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IND offers fast security lines with an average wait time of less than 3 minutes, making it ideal for business travelers.

ORD

For a quick city transfer, take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?
Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Indianapolis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Indianapolis. Booking flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 51 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?
Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Indianapolis to Chicago in just under 1h. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 162 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Indianapolis to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $137 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $162. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to Chicago?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Indianapolis to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (81%), Copa Airlines (79%), Royal Jordanian (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $115. While the most popular route (Indianapolis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $141 on average, our data indicates $918 when flying from Indianapolis to Chicago.
Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago (average of $127). Flying from Indianapolis to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$137	Average$251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$163	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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