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

• Earliest: departs at 6:23 am and lands at 7:39 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 12:26 am.

The flight takes about 1h 16m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Indianapolis:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Indianapolis takes 1h 16m, covering 165 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Indianapolis range from $320 to $500, with an average of $442 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $335 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $442 for nonstop.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Indianapolis flights are:

• Southwest: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Indianapolis flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 29%, and night flights for 11%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Indianapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Indianapolis route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Chicago to Indianapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $178.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Indianapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 26m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 11m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Indianapolis flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

IND airport hosts restaurants, fast food options, and food stores for its travelers. Some of them include Subway food court in Concourse B near Gates 2-6 and McDonald's in Concourse A. The airport also has various restaurants with cuisines like Japanese, Italian, and Mexican some of which are Japonais, Tertulia Italian, and La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant found in Concourse A, B, C, and D respectively.

Travelers arriving at IND airport can access car rentals through various companies at the airport. The car rental companies include Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo Car Rental. The rental car counters are located on Concourse A, B, and C respectively. There are taxis available from the airport's taxi stand and waiting area.

ORD airport offers long and short-term parking options to travelers. You can access short-term parking services at the main parking lots A, B, and C located immediately adjacent to the terminal served by a direct escalator. For long-term parking, you can choose from the standard economy lots D, E, F, G, and H located on the outbound side of the terminal.

Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) has pet relief areas providing care for traveling pets. They are outdoor covered areas outside the terminals, baggage claim areas, and the Airside bus stop that allow pets to rest safely, play and receive care as it offers amenities that make things easier with your pet's needs such as comfortable benches, resting areas, water stations, and dog-walking areas.