Indianapolis to Madison (IND–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IND Airport Page →
284 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 18m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
DTW Detroit 3h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 59m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 15m AAASEI → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 23m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
EWR Newark 5h 29m OSUA → EJAUA Newark (EWR) to Madison flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 33m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison flights
DCA Washington 5h 33m AA → AADL Washington (DCA) to Madison flights
DEN Denver 5h 47m ACF9UA → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 284 mi 0h 38m nonstop -1h behind

IND–MSN had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 284 miles in 0h 38m.

Also explore IND Routes MSN Routes IND Live Flights MSN Live Flights IND Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Indianapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ORD ~3h 18m SDF ~3h 28m CLE ~3h 30m DTW ~3h 38m MSP ~3h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
685
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IND → MSN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSN → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madison from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric IND→MSN SDF→MSN
Distance from IND – 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 38m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 100% –
Louisville (SDF) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Madison route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 0h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 284 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IND to MSN: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Madison is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from MSN to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 MSN

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IND to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to MSN is about 0 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).