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Find cheap flights from Indianapolis to Chicago from $60

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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

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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6:37 am - 5:46 pmIND-ORD
12h 09m1 stop
9:25 pm - 10:10 amORD-IND
11h 45m1 stop
$152Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 23
6:37 am - 8:45 pmIND-ORD
15h 08m2 stops
9:25 pm - 10:10 amORD-IND
11h 45m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 17
6:37 am - 8:45 pmIND-ORD
15h 08m2 stops
10:00 pm - 6:02 pmORD-IND
19h 02m2 stops
Tue, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 17
5:10 am - 2:21 pmIND-MDW
10h 11m1 stop
10:30 am - 8:22 pmMDW-IND
8h 52m1 stop
Tue, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 13
10:54 pm - 11:38 amIND-MDW
13h 44m1 stop
5:30 am - 9:54 pmMDW-IND
15h 24m1 stop
$236Frontier
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Tue, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 23
10:54 pm - 2:39 pmIND-MDW
16h 45m2 stops
5:30 am - 9:54 pmMDW-IND
15h 24m1 stop
$270Frontier
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Tue, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 23
6:45 am - 7:02 amIND-ORD
1h 17mnonstop
8:09 am - 10:09 amORD-IND
1h 00mnonstop
$298American Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Tue, May 14
12:29 pm - 12:51 pmIND-ORD
1h 22mnonstop
1:15 pm - 3:15 pmORD-IND
1h 00mnonstop
$308American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 8
7:35 am - 7:48 amIND-ORD
1h 13mnonstop
10:35 am - 10:29 pmORD-IND
10h 54m1 stop
$400United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Sat, May 4
11:30 am - 11:46 amIND-ORD
1h 16mnonstop
9:28 pm - 10:21 amORD-IND
11h 53m1 stop
$401United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 8

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 $89 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 $251.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays 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 Spirit Airlines for $60. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $152 and Frontier from $236.

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 $136. 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 10 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Indianapolis and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 17m. 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 75 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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 13m 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 6:10 am and will be landing in Chicago at 6:28 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 7:26 pm and lands at 7:45 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$60
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 $60 for a one-way ticket and $152 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 $208 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 $193 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 $202 or less one-way and $447 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, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 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, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Indianapolis

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

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Top airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chicago

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 KAYAK reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11481 reviews
77boarding
74overall
67food
81crew
72comfort
71entertainment
Airline reviews

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

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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.

The male air hostess was rude and didn’t provide good customer service. Didn’t even offer me a drink

The staff was phenomenal. I can’t think of anything that could be better. Will be flying with UA again

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

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.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

The arriving flight was a few minutes late, but the gate crew helped to deplane and board our outgoing flight quickly and efficiently. We were able to depart quickly and arrive at ORD almost at the posted time. Great job.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Despite a bumpy flight the pilot was great. The rest of the crew on the other hand couldn’t care less if a passenger would colapse and die. Horrible service, robot like, lifeless…

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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.
4/16Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 56mIND-ORD
$60
4/15Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 02mIND-ORD
$62
4/27Sat
1 stopFrontier
6h 42mIND-ORD
$70
4/16Tue
1 stopFrontier
13h 44mIND-MDW
$73
4/27Sat
1 stop
15h 12mIND-MDW
$75
4/27Sat
2 stops
13h 12mIND-ORD
$79
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 17mIND-ORD
$140
4/11Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 18mIND-ORD
$205
4/4Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mIND-ORD
$255
4/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mIND-ORD
$290

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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.
4/3Wed
multi-stop
14h 36mIND-ORD
4/14Sun
multi-stop
25h 38mORD-IND
$345
3/30Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 25mIND-ORD
3/31Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 08mORD-IND
$398
4/3Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 36mIND-ORD
4/14Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 47mORD-IND
$415
4/3Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 36mIND-ORD
4/14Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 37mORD-IND
$427
4/3Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 38mIND-ORD
4/14Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 37mORD-IND
$456
4/2Tue
multi-stop
8h 40mIND-MDW
4/3Wed
multi-stop
9h 48mMDW-IND
$464
4/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mIND-ORD
4/14Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 08mORD-IND
$524
4/3Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 39mIND-ORD
4/14Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 00mORD-IND
$546
3/30Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 20mIND-ORD
3/31Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 10mORD-IND
$579
4/2Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 32mIND-ORD
4/2Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 32mORD-IND
$598

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Indianapolis - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Indianapolis (IND)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Indianapolis

Cabin classes:

$714
$512
$799
$251

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Flights$9761h 13m
Trains$703h 47m
Buses$814h 03m