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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:24 am
• Latest: departs at 9:28 pm and lands at 10:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Chicago takes 1h 24m, 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 Indianapolis to Chicago range from $227 to $439, with an average of $301 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

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 $298 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Indianapolis to Chicago flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 11%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $205 to $1,076. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Indianapolis to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $237 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $347, a difference of $110.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 3h 42m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 14h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

Among airlines operating Indianapolis to Chicago 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 in Economy Class class

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

At MDW, you can rent a car without difficulty, as the airport features a car rental facility that houses agencies like Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise, Dollar, and Budget. To board the shuttle that will transport you to this facility, head to the front curb outside the airport’s Arrival Hall.

If you want to travel from downtown Indianapolis to IND via public transportation, you can board an Indigo Route 8 bus or a local taxi. If you’d like to get to IND as quickly as you can, you should board a taxi, while if you’d like to travel cheaply, you should board an Indigo Route 8 bus.

ORD is home to several information desks. The desks are near Gates B7 and C18 in Terminal 1, Gate F1D in Terminal 2, Gate K2 in Terminal 3, and on the upper and lower levels of Terminal 5.

If you want to shower before leaving ORD, you can do so at the airport’s Hilton Health Club, between Terminal 2 and the parking garage. It’s worth noting that to enter this club, you’ll have to purchase a day pass.