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Among airlines operating Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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 Indianapolis and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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 Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $130 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $300 for nonstop.

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.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 33% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $193 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $361, a difference of $168. 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 Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:09 pm and lands at 10:35 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 26m, covering 177 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.

One-way fares from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 14h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 15h 04m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Indianapolis (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $228 to $448, with an average of $301 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.

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