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$64+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Indianapolis (IND)

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CHI — IND
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Indianapolis (IND). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$109
(Southwest)

One-way from

$64
(United Airlines)

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June

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December

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1910:00 amMDW - IND
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/255:15 pmIND - MDW
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$109
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:16 pmORD - IND
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/2510:30 amIND - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$109
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:30 pmORD - IND
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/255:25 amIND - ORD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$129
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/2410:43 amORD - IND
1 stop22h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/305:45 pmIND - ORD
1 stop16h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$155
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1911:21 amORD - IND
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/267:26 pmIND - ORD
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1311:32 amORD - IND
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Fri 6/204:29 pmIND - ORD
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:45 pmORD - IND
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/107:15 amIND - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/89:25 amMDW - IND
1 stop3h 02mDelta
Tue 7/1510:29 amIND - MDW
1 stop3h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:00 amORD - IND
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Wed 6/114:38 pmIND - ORD
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/10$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1311:37 amMDW - IND
1 stop6h 38mAllegiant Air
Wed 7/166:00 amIND - MDW
1 stop10h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/11$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:20 amMDW - IND
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Mon 7/73:30 pmIND - MDW
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2411:37 amMDW - IND
1 stop6h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/276:30 amIND - MDW
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$290

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Indianapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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ChicagoIndianapolis

MDW - IND

MDWIND

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/19

10:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Indianapolis

Mon 8/25

5:15 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$109

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

1:16 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Indianapolis

Mon 8/25

10:30 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$109

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

1:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Indianapolis

Mon 8/25

5:25 am-10:45 am

1 stop6h 20m

$129

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

10:43 am-10:19 am

1 stop22h 36m

Indianapolis

Mon 6/30

5:45 pm-9:38 am

1 stop16h 53m

$155

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

11:21 am-11:36 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Indianapolis

Sat 7/26

7:26 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$194

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

3:45 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Indianapolis

Mon 11/10

7:15 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$229

ChicagoIndianapolis

MDW - IND

MDWIND

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/8

9:25 am-1:27 pm

1 stop3h 02m

Indianapolis

Tue 7/15

10:29 am-12:29 pm

1 stop3h 00m

$239

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

7:10 am-11:24 am

1 stop3h 14m

Indianapolis

Wed 7/23

10:29 am-12:50 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$239

ChicagoIndianapolis

MDW - IND

MDWIND

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/13

11:37 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Indianapolis

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$259

ChicagoIndianapolis

MDW - IND

MDWIND

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/4

6:20 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/7

3:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$271

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Indianapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Indianapolis trip
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ORD

For a quick snack before your flight, grab some Garrett Popcorn near gate B8, a Chicago favorite.

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IND

Use IndyGo Route 8 for a budget-friendly ride from IND to downtown Indianapolis, though it may take up to 50 minutes.

Read more about INDby Barbara Noe Kennedy
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Ramsey Qubein

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

Barbara Noe Kennedy

Expert on IND

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

Award-winning travel journalist Barbara Noe Kennedy writes about destinations around the world—but her heart is in her home state of Virginia, where she’s always researching her next travel story.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Indianapolis

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Chicago to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 CHI to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Indianapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to IND are scheduled on a Wednesday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Indianapolis. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis, you will be flying into Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Indianapolis is the only Indianapolis airport and it handles 56 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Indianapolis from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

    Southwest, at $109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Indianapolis.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Indianapolis for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Indianapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Indianapolis from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (98%), GoJet (94%), Royal Jordanian( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Indianapolis) can be booked for $129 on average our data indicates $233 when flying from Chicago to Indianapolis.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Indianapolis 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 Chicago to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Chicago to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Chicago to Indianapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Indianapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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