How many flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 97.8% of flights from Chicago to Indianapolis were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop. This indicates that direct routes are overwhelmingly common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Indianapolis has a median duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, covering a distance of 286 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 8 minutes. This highlights a significant difference in travel time between direct and connecting options.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Indianapolis have been regularly available. This route is classified as offering consistent opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Chicago to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $89. Following closely, June offers a median fare of $111, and May presents a median of $121. These months provide the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis typically range from $114 to $194, with a median price of $159. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to purchase tickets. However, only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that while current prices are low, finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals for this route show up several times a week.

When flying from Chicago to Indianapolis, you'll find that almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis accounting for 97.8% of recent fares. This high percentage of direct options means you can expect a straightforward journey without layovers.

A typical journey from Chicago to Indianapolis takes approximately 1h 16m. This duration reflects the quick travel time between these two cities, making it a convenient route for short trips.

The distance between Chicago and Indianapolis is 286 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and frequent direct options available for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Indianapolis

Regular price: $99 - $265

Prices for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis typically range from $99 to $265. The current lowest deal is $157 with American Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now $157

Low $99

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis is July, with a median price of $89. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $312. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $89

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $312

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Indianapolis

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$835

$504

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$854

$567

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Indianapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$449

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$819

$564

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$819

$564

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

Allegiant Air

$740

$538

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$861 → $485

44%

7 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 21

$654 → $280

57%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$854 → $567

34%

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

$465 → $290

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

Chicago - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Indianapolis are below the typical level of $159.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $89 for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short 1h 16m direct flights

Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are typically direct and take 1 hour and 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

97.8% of recent flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are direct, with regular deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines has direct flights

American Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with a recent deal at $157.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Only 2% of recent fares from Chicago to Indianapolis were considered good prices.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a good choice for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, often offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers another option for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

📍 ~160 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car, but located in a different state).

💸 Flights from ~$148

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Nov 13

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Sep 24

Indianapolis, United States

78% AI deal score

$4,381

$1,944

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Nov 13

Indianapolis, United States

77% AI deal score

$4,253

$1,975

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From ORD

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Nov 15

Indianapolis, United States

77% AI deal score

$4,269

$2,036

Save $2,233

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 08

Indianapolis, United States

77% AI deal score

$4,224

$2,082

Save $2,142

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Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 09

Indianapolis, United States

77% AI deal score

$4,268

$2,132

Save $2,136

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

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Sep 28

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,228

$2,089

Save $2,139

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From ORD

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Nov 19

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,221

$2,093

Save $2,128

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 02

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,194

$2,108

Save $2,086

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 05

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,202

$2,121

Save $2,081

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Sep 02

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,103

$2,136

Save $1,967

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Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 23

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,292

$2,188

Save $2,104

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Chicago to Indianapolis is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $102. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise significantly to $323. Prices for flights booked 7-13 days out were even higher, averaging $470.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $114 or less is considered a good deal for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis. The median price for this route was $159. Prices typically ranged up to $194 for the majority of observed flights within the trailing 90 days.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis, with a median price of $89. June also offered favorable prices, with a median of $111. The annual median price for this route was $159, indicating that some months offer significantly lower fares than the yearly average.

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Chicago to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

A typical journey from Chicago to Indianapolis takes approximately 1h 16m. This duration reflects the quick travel time between these two cities, making it a convenient route for short trips.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Indianapolis

Regular price: $99 - $265

Prices for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis typically range from $99 to $265. The current lowest deal is $157 with American Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now $157

Low $99

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

July

Cheapest

Flights from $89

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $312

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Indianapolis

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$835

$504

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$854

$567

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Indianapolis

Chicago (ORD) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$449

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$819

$564

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

$819

$564

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Indianapolis

Chicago (MDW) - Indianapolis (IND)

Allegiant Air

$740

$538

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$861 → $485

44%

7 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 21

$654 → $280

57%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$854 → $567

34%

1 night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

$465 → $290

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

Chicago - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Indianapolis are below the typical level of $159.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $89 for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short 1h 16m direct flights

Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are typically direct and take 1 hour and 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

97.8% of recent flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are direct, with regular deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines has direct flights

American Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with a recent deal at $157.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Only 2% of recent fares from Chicago to Indianapolis were considered good prices.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a good choice for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, often offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers another option for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$4,292

$2,188

Save $2,104

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Indianapolis

Chicago to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

Chicago - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Short 1h 16m direct flights

Direct flights are dominant

American Airlines has direct flights

Good prices are rare

Chicago main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Sep 24

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Nov 15

Oct 08

Oct 09

Sep 28

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Oct 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis?

How many flights from Chicago to Indianapolis are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Indianapolis from other cities

Chicago to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis

Chicago - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Short 1h 16m direct flights

Direct flights are dominant

American Airlines has direct flights

Good prices are rare

Chicago main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Sep 24

Nov 13

Nov 15

Oct 08

Oct 09

Sep 28

Nov 19

Oct 02

Oct 05

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Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis?