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

IND Airport Page →
162 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3081
WN Southwest
2:24 AM
EDT
2:16 AM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2133
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1015
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN645
WN Southwest
73H
2:20 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1107
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2290
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN961
WN Southwest
737
5:40 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN36
WN Southwest
8:57 PM
EDT
8:52 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3877
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3271
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1316
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3190
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
EDT
1h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2695
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
EDT
1h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1420
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 PM
CDT
11:40 PM
EDT
1h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 18m AFAMDL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 3h 30m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 3h 50m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 19m AFAMDL AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMCV AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m AA WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 48m AAASEI EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 55m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 4m AAEJA WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
ECP Panama City Beach 5h 5m WN WN Panama City Beach (ECP) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Chicago
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 162 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind

IND–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 162 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 18 737, 73H, 7S7 0h52-1h15 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,492
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
Return
MDW → IND
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
91%
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 LAF→MDW CVG→MDW
Distance from IND 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 19 1 16
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 25m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 100%
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 1h 5m gate to gate.

IND–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 162 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IND to MDW: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Kansas City.
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 LAF, CVG and FWA. 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 and Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IND to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to MDW is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Fort Wayne (FWA).