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Cheapest round-trip
$131
Typical prices: $219-$297
American Airlines
Tue 8/4Tue 8/11
IND - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$66
Typical prices: $141-$198
United Airlines
Thu 8/6
IND - ORD • Non-stop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Chicago

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 7:23 am
IND
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:24 am - 11:32 am
ORD
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IND
1h 08mnonstop
$131American Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Delta Logo
5:26 pm - 8:30 pm
IND
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ORD
4h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:22 am - 7:01 pm
ORD
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IND
6h 39m
1 stop
$157Delta
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Delta Logo
2:24 pm - 6:33 pm
IND
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MDW
5h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:24 am - 1:44 pm
MDW
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IND
3h 20m
1 stop
$157Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 7:53 pm
IND
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ORD
8h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:26 pm
ORD
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IND
9h 21m
1 stop
$163Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
12:11 pm - 4:14 pm
IND
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ORD
5h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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IND
5h 49m
1 stop
$198Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 1:02 pm
IND
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ORD
1h 22mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 4:33 pm
ORD
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IND
1h 18mnonstop
$201United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 6:45 am
IND
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MDW
1h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 10:35 pm
MDW
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IND
1h 00mnonstop
$203Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 7:53 pm
IND
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ORD
8h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:20 am - 9:14 pm
ORD
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IND
10h 54m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 7:53 pm
IND
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ORD
8h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:30 pm - 11:25 am
ORD
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IND
40h 55m
2 stops
$212Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 5:05 pm
IND
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MDW
1h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 2:50 pm
MDW
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IND
5h 40m
1 stop
$213Southwest
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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 August.

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Indianapolis to Chicago costs $273 on the route between Indianapolis (IND) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Indianapolis (IND) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 5% 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 Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday 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 January, where tickets cost $99 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $245 and $221 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 $373, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Chicago

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jennifer Simonson

Expert on IND

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Chicago was $66 for a one-way ticket and $131 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 $257 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 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 $202 or less one-way and $407 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Indianapolis to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Indianapolis to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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