Indianapolis to Chicago (IND–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h-1h05 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Indianapolis
| Metric | IND→MDW | LAF→MDW | CVG→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IND | – | 59 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 25m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IND: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
IND–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 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).