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

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WN2479
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CDT
0h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2480
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h
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WN3583
WN Southwest
737
5:10 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h
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WN1498
WN Southwest
738
10:00 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN970
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN1073
WN Southwest
7S7
9:45 PM
CDT
11:55 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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Indianapolis to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 162 mi 0h 55m nonstop -1h behind 141 1-stop hubs

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 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 141 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 14 737, 7M8, 7S7 0h55-1h 90% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 90% SkyTeam –
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 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
141
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,434
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric IND→MDW CVG→MDW FWA→MDW
Distance from IND – 98 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14 14 1
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 10m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago flights · Savoy (CMI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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 55m to 1h 0m.
Facts

IND–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections141 hubs
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h. The route covers 162 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IND to MDW. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FDY, ENW, LUK, DPA, LEX, OSU, LCK, BKL, YIP, PTK, ATW, SUS, XNA, SDF, CLE, CVG, DSI, PDK, SPI, CEU, UES, AVL, COU, TVC, MEM, OMA, USA, FTY, JVL, BUF, ROC, LIT, YYZ, EVV, AGS, GAI, IAD, FRG, RIC, SGF, TEB, ABE, RST, HPN, YOW, BDR, BHM, LNK, FAR, GSP, FSD, PIT, BDL, APA, BED, OCF, BIL, MMU, ASE, VRB, PIE, OKC, BCT, SAT, OXC, FXE, PBI, BZN, OPF, IAH, GRR, MYR, EYW, ECP, MAF, NAS, JAC, SCF, PLS, TRM, SNA, TUS, ABQ, VNY, AGU, ONT, STS, APC, SAV, SJC, STT, SJD, OAK, PUJ, ORD, VPS, BUR, CUN, CMH, ATL, DTW, MCI, TPA, CHS, BNA, CLT, BWI, DFW, DCA, DAL, PGD, AUS, HOU, LGA, RDU, RSW, MSP, MCO, BOS, PHX, PHL, DEN, SFO, EWR, MIA, FLL, SRQ, SAN, LAS, MKE, SEA, LAX, CMI, JAX, BTL, STL, MKC, HSV, SBN, RNC and SLC. 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, FWA and CMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IND to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to MDW ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

141 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FDY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Savoy (CMI).