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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$207	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is currently $207
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$221	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is currently $221
Last-minute weekend getaway	$407	American 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Indianapolis to Chicago is currently $407
Cheapest business class flights	$380	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is currently $380

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Chicago takes 55 min
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 Indianapolis to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–180
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–370

Popular airlines from Indianapolis to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $190–385

76 weekly nonstop flights

IND - ORD Every day

310 weekly connecting flights

IND - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $190–380

70 weekly nonstop flights

IND - ORD Every day

523 weekly connecting flights

IND - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $205–380

14 weekly nonstop flights

IND - MDW Every day

1836 weekly connecting flights

IND - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $241

Typical price: $235–495

786 weekly connecting flights

IND - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $160–475

30 weekly connecting flights

IND - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $781

Typical price: $520–1,100

21 weekly connecting flights

IND - ORD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Indianapolis to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $207. 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 Indianapolis to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $241, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $781, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago starts at $207 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, May 27.

55 min is the shortest flight time from Indianapolis to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Indianapolis to Chicago.
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 Indianapolis to Chicago 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 Indianapolis to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 76 nonstop flights and 310 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 1,836 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago are:

American offers 70 nonstop flights and 523 connecting flights per week. American flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 786 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 30 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $207. 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 Indianapolis to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $221, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $241, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to Chicago is $781, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

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

There are 76 United direct flights from Indianapolis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 American direct flights from Indianapolis to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Indianapolis to Chicago 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 Indianapolis and Chicago at price $407 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and Chicago start at $207 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Indianapolis to Chicago, 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 Indianapolis and Chicago starts at $407 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and Chicago at price $407 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago, 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.