Indianapolis to Detroit (IND–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IND–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 231 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 91 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 | 94 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h10-1h18 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Indianapolis
| Metric | IND→DTW | CVG→DTW | FWA→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IND | – | 98 mi | 105 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 193 | 145 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 10m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IND: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
IND–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IND to DTW
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 193 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IND to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IND to DTW ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 231 miles (371 km). There are approximately 193 weekly flights outbound and 199 return, totaling 392 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Savoy (CMI).