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Find cheap flights from Indianapolis to Chicago from $49

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Indianapolis to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago (IND-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:55 pm - 12:52 amIND-ORD
7h 57m1 stop
1:30 pm - 12:34 pmORD-IND
22h 04m1 stop
$97Frontier
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 16
9:33 am - 12:58 amIND-ORD
16h 25m1 stop
8:00 am - 9:15 pmORD-IND
12h 15m1 stop
$98Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:37 am - 5:46 pmIND-ORD
12h 09m1 stop
5:41 pm - 8:57 amORD-IND
14h 16m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8
8:06 pm - 10:14 amIND-ORD
15h 08m1 stop
7:08 am - 12:59 amORD-IND
16h 51m2 stops
$115Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
6:45 am - 5:40 pmIND-ORD
11h 55m1 stop
6:27 pm - 11:19 amORD-IND
15h 52m1 stop
Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
5:15 am - 11:52 pmIND-ORD
19h 37m1 stop
6:27 pm - 11:19 amORD-IND
15h 52m1 stop
Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
7:27 am - 7:45 amIND-ORD
1h 18mnonstop
4:50 pm - 6:48 pmORD-IND
0h 58mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Aug 28
7:00 am - 7:15 amIND-ORD
1h 15mnonstop
6:30 pm - 8:42 pmORD-IND
1h 12mnonstop
$224American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
6:10 am - 6:28 amIND-ORD
1h 18mnonstop
8:50 am - 2:35 pmORD-IND
4h 45m1 stop
$265United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Aug 28
8:50 am - 2:45 pmIND-ORD
6h 55m1 stop
6:08 pm - 8:20 pmORD-IND
1h 12mnonstop
$282United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 14

Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Indianapolis to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Chicago cost $114 and was between Indianapolis and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $275.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Indianapolis to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Saturday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $163 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $257 and $223 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to Chicago, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $49. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $97 and Spirit Airlines from $114.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Indianapolis and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Indianapolis to Chicago. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $138. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Indianapolis and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Indianapolis and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 123 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Indianapolis and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 10m to travel the 165 miles between Indianapolis and Chicago.

What’s the earliest departure time from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Indianapolis at 6:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 6:16 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Indianapolis to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Indianapolis to Chicago jets off at 8:40 pm and lands at 8:54 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

  • Can I rent a car at MDW?

    At MDW, you can rent a car without difficulty, as the airport features a car rental facility that houses agencies like Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar, and Budget. To board the shuttle that will transport you to this facility, head to the front curb outside the airport’s Arrival Hall.

  • What mode of public transportation can I use to travel from downtown Indianapolis to IND?

    If you want to travel from downtown Indianapolis to IND via public transportation, you can board an Indigo Route 8 bus or a local taxi. If you’d like to get to IND as quickly as you can, you should board a taxi, while if you’d like to travel cheaply, you should board an Indigo Route 8 bus.

  • Where are the information desks at ORD?

    ORD is home to several information desks. The desks are near Gates B7 and C18 in Terminal 1, Gate F1D in Terminal 2, Gate K2 in Terminal 3, and on the upper and lower levels of Terminal 5.

  • Can I shower at ORD?

    If you want to shower before leaving ORD, you can do so at the airport’s Hilton Health Club, between Terminal 2 and the parking garage. It’s worth noting that to enter this club, you’ll have to purchase a day pass.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and Chicago?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    Indianapolis is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Indianapolis from Indianapolis and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to Chicago?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $214 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $206 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Indianapolis to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Indianapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Indianapolis to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $194 or less one-way and $458 or less round-trip.
  • On the date you’re set to fly from Indianapolis to Chicago, you should get to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) at least 2h before your flight is scheduled to take off. On numerous occasions, passengers have missed their flights at this airport after being delayed at its security checkpoints. If you get to the airport as early as advised, you won’t suffer a similar predicament, as you’ll be able to go through its tedious security checkpoints in time for your flight.
  • If you’re a serving US military soldier or an immediate family member of one, while waiting for your flight to Chicago, you can relax at IND’s USO Lounge. Situated a short distance from the Baggage Claim Area 3, on the lower level of the terminal, this lounge features a variety of magazines and periodicals, free beverages and snacks, a TV lounge with a flat-screen TV, clean washrooms, and friendly staff.
  • In case you want to say a prayer or gather your thoughts while waiting for your flight at IND, you can visit the Haflich Meditation Room, located on the south end of the Ticketing Hall. From Sunday to Friday, this interfaith chapel operates from 5 am to 11 pm, whereas on Saturdays, it operates from 5 am to 9 pm.
  • In Chicago, you can fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). When booking a flight to Chicago, you should pick one that lands at MDW, as at MDW, you’ll encounter shorter lines and lesser passenger crowds than those at ORD.
  • If you have traveled with your baby to MDW, you can privately breastfeed before exiting the airport, given that MDW has a baby care room you can use. This room is located in Concourse C, next to the yoga room. It features comfortable seating, a clean sink, and working power outlets.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Indianapolis to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Indianapolis to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Indianapolis to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Indianapolis

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Top airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Indianapolis to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11234 reviews
8.1crew
7.2comfort
6.7food
7.7boarding
7.1entertainment
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The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

2.0 MediocreMichelle, Apr 2024ELP - ORD
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The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
1 stopFrontier
7h 57mIND-ORD
$49
5/16Thu
1 stopFrontier
6h 49mIND-ORD
$54
5/13Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
25h 18mIND-ORD
$63
5/26Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 15mIND-ORD
$90
5/22Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
15h 54mIND-ORD
$97
5/26Sun
1 stopDelta
3h 56mIND-ORD
$99
8/13Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 28mIND-ORD
$119
6/25Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 17mIND-ORD
$120
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mIND-ORD
$170
5/13Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mIND-ORD
$205

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Last minute flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 03mIND-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 16mORD-IND
$270
4/27Sat
multi-stop
14h 03mIND-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stop
15h 09mORD-IND
$288
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 25mIND-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 34mORD-IND
$290
4/29Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 43mIND-ORD
5/23Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
21h 00mORD-IND
$310
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 17mIND-ORD
5/18Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 06mORD-IND
$454
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 17mIND-ORD
5/19Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 00mORD-IND
$459
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mIND-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 19mORD-IND
$510
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 37mIND-ORD
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mORD-IND
$516
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
3h 13mIND-MDW
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 20mMDW-IND
$563
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 03mIND-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 26mORD-IND
$598

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Indianapolis - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Indianapolis (IND)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Indianapolis

Cabin classes:

$785
$763
$1,292
$275

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Flights$9951h 15m
Trains$783h 47m
Buses$773h 38m