Cheapest airlines flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Indianapolis, including American Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Indianapolis according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$86, and round-trip direct flights start at US$319.

Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Indianapolis are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chicago to Indianapolis Flight Details

The distance between Chicago and Indianapolis is about 265.24 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Indianapolis is around 1 hour 14 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$82
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$266
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance265.24 km
Average flight time1 hour 14 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Indianapolis route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Indianapolis (CHI-IND)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$82 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MDW to IND on Wed, Jun 24), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$266 departing on Thu, Aug 6 and returning on Sun, Aug 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Indianapolis with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 14 minutes to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 37 flight per week flying from Chicago to Indianapolis. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA4594 (20:55)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$82.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Indianapolis travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis on June 11, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$73.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Indianapolis, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport (ORD-IND) is by far the most common option on this route: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
  • The time difference between Indianapolis and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Indianapolis on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, with fares starting at US$174.

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Delta Air Lines
US$174
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American Airlines
US$209
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United Airlines
US$225
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?

Total flights from Chicago to Indianapolis across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air Canada operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Indianapolis, with 80 flights per week.

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48
64
80
Air Canada
80
Air Canada
United Airlines
79
United Airlines
American Airlines
65
American Airlines
Air New Zealand
53
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
52
Qantas Airways
British Airways
48
British Airways

How many flights fly from Chicago to Indianapolis daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Indianapolis within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Indianapolis is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

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367
325
284
Highest
330
Mon
346
Tue
340
Wed
325
Thu
408
Fri
403
Sat
377
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.