Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis (CHI - IND)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Indianapolis and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$212	American 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is currently $212
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$221	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is currently $221
Last-minute weekend getaway	$347	American 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Indianapolis is currently $347
Cheapest business class flights	$380	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is currently $380

Fastest flight	1 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Indianapolis takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–195
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–405

Popular airlines from Chicago to Indianapolis

United

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $190–375

76 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - IND Every day

270 weekly connecting flights

ORD - IND Every day
American

Nonstop

from $212

Typical price: $190–370

70 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - IND Every day

521 weekly connecting flights

ORD - IND Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $205–375

14 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - IND Every day

1764 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - IND Every day
Delta

from $241

Typical price: $235–495

813 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - IND Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $165–470

38 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - IND Every day
Alaska

from $781

Typical price: $530–1,100

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - IND Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Indianapolis

Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 20 min 8 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 3 hr 11 min 178 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 1 hr 56 min 93 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 3 hr 2 min 162 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Indianapolis

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $195.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Indianapolis recently found on Google Flights was with American from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $212, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $241, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $781, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Indianapolis starts at $212 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Indianapolis.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Indianapolis really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 76 nonstop flights and 270 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 1,764 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Indianapolis are:

American offers 70 nonstop flights and 521 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
Delta offers 813 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
Frontier offers 38 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Indianapolis.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Indianapolis recently found on Google Flights was with American from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $212, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $241, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is $781, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Indianapolis.

There are 76 United direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 American direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Indianapolis at price $347 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Indianapolis.

There are 76 United direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 American direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Indianapolis start at $221 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Indianapolis start at $380 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Indianapolis start at $212 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Indianapolis, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Indianapolis starts at $347 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Indianapolis at price $347 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Indianapolis, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.