Detroit to Indianapolis (DTW–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 231 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 85 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h09-1h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→IND | YQG→IND | LAN→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 199 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 57m | 0h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–IND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to IND
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 199 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to IND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to IND ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 231 miles (371 km). There are approximately 199 weekly flights outbound and 193 return, totaling 392 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).