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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Indianapolis 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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KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Indianapolis.
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10:00 am - 9:45 amORD-IND
22h 45m1 stop
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10:50 am - 8:55 amIND-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
$127Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 19 - Wed, May 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 9:45 amORD-IND
22h 45m1 stop
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12:05 pm - 7:27 amIND-ORD
20h 22m1 stop
$150Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 19 - Tue, May 20
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 9:29 amORD-IND
1h 14mnonstop
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12:21 pm - 12:40 pmIND-ORD
1h 19mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 12:05 pmMDW-IND
1h 05mnonstop
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6:35 am - 6:40 amIND-MDW
1h 05mnonstop
$179Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 8
American Airlines Logo
6:47 am - 8:52 amORD-IND
1h 05mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 9:43 amIND-ORD
1h 21mnonstop
$180American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 21
Frontier Logo
5:10 am - 1:55 pmORD-IND
7h 45m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:29 pm - 12:36 amIND-ORD
10h 07m1 stop
$182Frontier
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Fri, May 30 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 12:05 pmMDW-IND
1h 05mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 10:00 pmIND-MDW
5h 15m1 stop
$189Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 8
Frontier Logo
9:17 am - 6:19 pmORD-IND
8h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:20 pm - 11:52 pmIND-ORD
8h 32m1 stop
$191Frontier
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Thu, May 22 - Sat, May 24
United Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 5:56 pmORD-IND
1h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:55 amIND-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
7:12 am - 9:31 amORD-IND
1h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:20 amIND-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$240United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Indianapolis

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel; compare total costs with Main Cabin for efficiency.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for quick trips.

United Airlines

United First provides ample legroom, up to seven inches more than economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for carry-ons.

Airports
ORD

For a quick commute to O'Hare, consider the CTA Blue Line. It runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays, costing $5 one-way.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
IND

Use the IndyGo Route 8 bus for budget-friendly travel from IND to downtown Indianapolis. The ride takes about 45 minutes.

Read more about INDby Jennifer Simonson
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

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Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Indianapolis flights

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

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Indianapolis? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Indianapolis flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Indianapolis cost $179 and was between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis (IND). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $179.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Indianapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Indianapolis on a Saturday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, 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 Chicago to Indianapolis is December, where tickets cost $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $386 and $385 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Indianapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Indianapolis

When to book flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Indianapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

  • Where can I eat at IND airport?

    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.

  • Which ground transportation services are available at IND airport?

    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.

  • Which parking services are available at ORD airport?

    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.

  • Which airport in Chicago provides pet-friendly facilities?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis was $75 for a one-way ticket and $127 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Indianapolis (Indianapolis). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Indianapolis flight route.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $323 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 $278 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Chicago to Indianapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Indianapolis from Chicago 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 Chicago to Indianapolis?

    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 Indianapolis with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Indianapolis from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Indianapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $224 or less one-way and $239 or less round-trip.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the airports serving Chicago. ORD is ideal for corporate travelers since it has essential business facilities. There is a business center on the terminal's north concourse with conference rooms furnished and designed for business meetings, seminars, and presentations. Hilton O'Hare Airport hotel found opposite Terminals 1, 2, and 3 has a business center where you can hold briefings.
  • Midway Airport (MDW) also serves Chicago, which provides religious facilities to its travelers. The airport has a chapel on the Mezzanine Level of its underground walkway, which is open 24h a day and accessible to anyone in need of its services. The airport is also home to the Airline Ambassadors Ministry (AAM) volunteer program, with an interfaith religious service.
  • Disabled travelers can consider Indianapolis Airport (IND) as their landing airport since the airport offers exceptional facilities for disabled passengers. There are adapted restrooms, accessible counters, ramps, automatic doors, elevators, mobile walkways, and Braille signage throughout the airport. The Indianapolis Airport (IND) offers a special program for disabled travelers called Access Indy Transit Accessibility Program (SSP) which provides bus transportation to certain downtown hotels, restaurants, and other attractions in Indianapolis.
  • IND airport provides baby facilities convenient to traveling mothers. Nursing mother's rooms are on the north side of Ticketing Hall, Concourse A, and Concourse B with rocking chairs, power outlets, and comfortable benches. Traveling lactating mothers can use these private and comfortable rooms to breastfeed their babies or pump breast milk.
  • There are lounges at IND airport where travelers can relax and enjoy hot and cold beverages to keep them refreshed. The Delta Sky Club at Concourse A is operated by Delta Airlines and has a private bar, showers, and spa facilities. The other Queen 5 Lounge is occupied by Virgin Atlantic Airways and is located on Concourse B near Gate 10. The airport has a USO Lounge offering free services to eligible military personnel.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Indianapolis?

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

Direct departures

Chicago to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Indianapolis to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Indianapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Indianapolis. 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.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ORD - SFO
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A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

A very good flight. All personnel were gracious and pleasant. Good flight. No complaints.

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