Indianapolis to Chicago (IND–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4708
WN Southwest
2:03 AM
EDT
1:55 AM
CDT
0h 52m
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WN3406
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:40 AM
CDT
1h
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WN2479
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
CDT
0h 55m
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WN5087
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN5091
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
0h 55m
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WN5005
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
CDT
0h 55m
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WN3583
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h
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WN269
WN Southwest
737
5:30 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h
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WN2480
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h
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WN4282
WN Southwest
7:53 PM
EDT
7:47 PM
CDT
0h 54m
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WN219
WN Southwest
9:00 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
0h 30m
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WN235
WN Southwest
11:26 PM
EDT
10:56 PM
CDT
0h 30m
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WN4747
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1498
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3059
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN5022
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN5091
WN Southwest
7M8
4:10 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1073
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN203
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Indianapolis to Chicago
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 162 mi 0h 30m nonstop -1h behind 85 1-stop hubs

IND–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 162 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 35 737, 7M8, 7S7 0h30-1h 68%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IND to MDW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MDW.
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One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,461
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IND → MDW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
66%
Return
MDW → IND
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric IND→MDW CVG→MDW DAY→MDW
Distance from IND 98 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 35 28 2
Flight time 0h 30m 1h 10m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
162 mi / 261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m to 1h 0m.

IND–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time0h 30m to 1h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 31 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 30m to 1h. The route covers 162 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IND to MDW. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATW, LCK, OSU, SDF, YIP, SUS, CMH, CLE, YYZ, CVG, PDK, ROC, FAR, TEB, BUF, OMA, IAD, HPN, CHS, MEM, LNK, GSP, PIE, PBI, MAF, BIL, ASE, BZN, MYR, RDU, BDL, PLS, SCF, SNA, VNY, AGU, ONT, STS, ECP, BUR, SJC, IAH, MCI, GRR, CUN, STL, DTW, ATL, RIC, EWR, PUJ, ORD, BNA, SEA, CLT, SAV, MSP, DCA, PIT, DAL, BWI, HOU, AUS, RSW, MCO, TPA, SRQ, DFW, DEN, LGA, FLL, PHX, MIA, LAS, PHL, SFO, BOS, MKE, PGD, LAX, SAN, VPS, JAX, SLC and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from MDW to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IND to MDW

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IND to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to MDW ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ATW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Louisville (SDF).