Direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Indianapolis

United States

United States

IND

Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance
161 miles  ·  (259 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 5 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Chicago to Indianapolis Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Indianapolis. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to IND, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Indianapolis

What is the best time to visit Indianapolis?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Indianapolis is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Indianapolis any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Chicago to Indianapolis

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Indianapolis

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to Indianapolis IND, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Indianapolis

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Chicago to Indianapolis Flights

Flights from MDW to IND are operated 8 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 07:30 - 21:50. The earliest flight departs at 07:30, the last flight departs at 21:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Indianapolis takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Indianapolis is 161 miles (or 259 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Indianapolis?

There is 1 airport in Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to IND?

There are 8 flights per week flying from Chicago to Indianapolis (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis?

1 hour and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Indianapolis.

How far is Indianapolis from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Indianapolis is 161 miles (259 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to IND airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Indianapolis.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to Indianapolis at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to Indianapolis?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Indianapolis:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The earliest flight departs at 07:30 from Chicago and arrives at 09:35 at Indianapolis.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Indianapolis?

The latest flight departs at 21:50 from Chicago and arrives at 23:55 at Indianapolis.

Non-stop flights from MDW to IND

161 miles (259 km)  ·  1h 5m

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