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IndyGo Route 8 offers regular services from IND to downtown Indianapolis. Buses depart every 30min, and the fare downtown is around $1.75. Shuttles are the most used means of transport, and the following companies offer their services at IND: Go Express, Miller Trailways, Lafayette Limo, Bloomington Shuttle Service Inc., and Star America. Taxis are also available on the lowest level around baggage claim. Taxis are metered, and the minimum fare is around $15. You can also self-drive with a rental car which you’ll get from the ground transportation center on the first floor of the parking garage.

Passengers with reduced mobility will have barrier-free access to all terminals at IND. Stair-free options are available in the form of elevators and ramps. PRM can request wheelchair assistance through their airlines. The airport has also provided accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, fast track lanes, dedicated seating, and more for passengers in wheelchairs. Low vision passengers traveling through IND will have tactile guide paths, braille signage, and Aira services. The hard of hearing have TTY courtesy phones, and visual paging is also available through the display screens.

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines have lounges at AUS. You can access the AA lounge and United Club by paying at the door and showing your flight ticket. However, the Delta Sky Club is open only to members. Delta Sky Club is in the main terminal near Gates 2 and 4. American Airlines has its lounge across from Gate 22, while United Club is airside on the West concourse, across from Gate 22.

Yes, pets are welcome at IND. However, airport rules require all pets to remain crated at all times. The only time pets can walk freely is when walking through security or using the pet relief areas. The airport has only provided one pet relief area, an outdoor location. The relief station is outside baggage claim, on the grassy patch by the North and South Gardens.

Among airlines operating Austin to Indianapolis flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and Indianapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flights from Austin to Indianapolis usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Indianapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $337 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Austin to Indianapolis most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the Austin to Indianapolis route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $273 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $585, a difference of $312. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Indianapolis flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Indianapolis are Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These are among the most viewed places in Indianapolis on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Indianapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 112% above the route average of $337. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Indianapolis takes 2h 32m, covering 918 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $199 to $1,102. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 45m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 4h 45m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Austin (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Austin to Indianapolis range from $242 to $506, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.