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$71 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$145
Typical prices: $239-$184
Frontier
Wed 5/13Sun 5/24
IND - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$189
Typical prices: $239-$179
American Airlines
Wed 5/27Thu 5/28
IND - ORD • Non-stop
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IND offers fast security lines, often under 3 minutes.
Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago.
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago (IND-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Chicago 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago

Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 24
Frontier Logo
12:14 pm - 7:51 pm
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ORD
8h 37m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 11:23 am
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IND
20h 33m
1 stop
$145Frontier
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
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12:14 pm - 7:55 am
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ORD
20h 41m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 11:21 am
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IND
18h 16m
1 stop
$171Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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12:26 pm - 11:38 pm
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ORD
12h 12m
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4:05 pm - 11:21 am
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IND
18h 16m
1 stop
$173Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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6:10 am - 11:13 pm
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ORD
18h 03m
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1:50 pm - 11:23 am
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IND
20h 33m
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$179Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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12:26 pm - 10:02 pm
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MDW
34h 36m
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6:00 am - 11:23 am
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IND
28h 23m
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$180Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23
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12:14 pm - 7:55 am
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ORD
20h 41m
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9:37 pm - 11:23 am
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36h 46m
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$186Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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5:10 pm - 5:10 pm
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10:25 am - 12:30 pm
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1h 05mnonstop
$189Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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11:05 am - 3:05 pm
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5h 00m
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10:25 am - 12:30 pm
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1h 05mnonstop
$199Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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6:40 am - 6:35 am
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0h 55mnonstop
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10:00 am - 12:05 pm
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1h 05mnonstop
$201Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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5:10 pm - 5:10 pm
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12:45 pm - 10:45 pm
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9h 00m
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$204Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago departing in May.

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Indianapolis to Chicago costs $240 on the route between Indianapolis (IND) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other Indianapolis-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Indianapolis (IND) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Indianapolis to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Chicago, 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 Indianapolis to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $207 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $439 and $327 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $265, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Chicago, 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 Indianapolis to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Chicago

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

  • Can I rent a car at MDW?

    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.

  • What mode of public transportation can I use to travel from downtown Indianapolis to IND?

    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.

  • Where are the information desks at ORD?

    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.

  • Can I shower at ORD?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago was $71 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Indianapolis is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Indianapolis from Indianapolis and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $290 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $297 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Indianapolis to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

    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 Chicago from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $204 or less one-way and $409 or less round-trip.
  • On the date you’re set to fly from Indianapolis to Chicago, you should get to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) at least 2h before your flight is scheduled to take off. On numerous occasions, passengers have missed their flights at this airport after being delayed at its security checkpoints. If you get to the airport as early as advised, you won’t suffer a similar predicament, as you’ll be able to go through its tedious security checkpoints in time for your flight.
  • If you’re a serving US military soldier or an immediate family member of one, while waiting for your flight to Chicago, you can relax at IND’s USO Lounge. Situated a short distance from the Baggage Claim Area 3, on the lower level of the terminal, this lounge features a variety of magazines and periodicals, free beverages and snacks, a TV lounge with a flat-screen TV, clean washrooms, and friendly staff.
  • In case you want to say a prayer or gather your thoughts while waiting for your flight at IND, you can visit the Haflich Meditation Room, located on the south end of the Ticketing Hall. From Sunday to Friday, this interfaith chapel operates from 5 am to 11 pm, whereas on Saturdays, it operates from 5 am to 9 pm.
  • In Chicago, you can fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). When booking a flight to Chicago, you should pick one that lands at MDW, as at MDW, you’ll encounter shorter lines and lesser passenger crowds than those at ORD.
  • If you have traveled with your baby to MDW, you can privately breastfeed before exiting the airport, given that MDW has a baby care room you can use. This room is located in Concourse C, next to the yoga room. It features comfortable seating, a clean sink, and working power outlets.

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Direct departures

Indianapolis to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4327 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

10.0 ExcellentJasmine, Apr 2026
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

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