Indianapolis to Chicago (IND–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Indianapolis to Chicago
11 carriers, 512 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
512 Flights/wk
177 mi
0h 28m nonstop
-1h behind
93 1-stop hubs
IND–ORD is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop IND–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 118 | 319, 320, 73G, 7M8, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 0h53-12h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 109 | 319, E70, E75 | 0h56-3h | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 72 | 319, 7M9, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h18-1h28 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 70 | 319, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h14-1h27 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 55 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h17-1h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 49 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h14-1h26 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 29 | CR5, E7W | 0h52-1h23 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 6 | E70 | 1h22 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 2 | – | 0h35-1h18 | SkyTeam | – | |
| LH Lufthansa | 1 | – | 0h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 ORD direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
101
Nonstop flights
512
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361
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 → ORD
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
47%
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ORD → IND
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
IND delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Indianapolis
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | IND→ORD | LAF→ORD | CVG→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IND | – | 59 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 2 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 512 | 11 | 312 |
| Flight time | 0h 28m | 1h 4m | 0h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
West Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
IND: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m to 12h 45m.
Getting from ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Chicago Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
Facts
IND–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 286 km
Flight time0h 28m to 12h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights512 out / 361 return
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IND to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 28m to 12h 45m. The route covers 177 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 512 nonstop flights per week from IND to ORD. The return direction has about 361 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCK, SDF, SPI, SUS, CMH, LSE, CLE, ATW, CVG, YHM, YYZ, AVL, TEB, TBN, ROC, BUF, OMA, FAR, CHS, LNK, MEM, ABE, GSP, HPN, PBI, BGR, MYR, BZN, ASE, BDL, MAF, ELP, SCF, BFI, PLS, SNA, ONT, SJC, ECP, STT, AUA, ANC, CUN, PUJ, SJD, EYW, SLC, JAX, JFK, BNA, DTW, COU, ATL, AUS, GRR, RIC, MSP, IAD, DFW, CLT, DAL, IAH, EWR, PIT, LUX, HHN, DCA, BWI, STL, LGA, RSW, DUB, MCO, MIA, RDU, LAS, PHL, SEA, DEN, SFO, SRQ, TPA, MCI, FLL, BOS, SAV, PHX, MKE, LAX, VPS, SAN, CMI and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from ORD to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare is roughly 300km by road (I-65 N to I-80/94 W), taking 3–3.5 hours in normal traffic. With airport check-in, the flight saves time mainly for passengers who live near IND and need to be airside at ORD. The drive is comparable or faster for trips where the final destination is downtown Chicago rather than O'Hare itself.
American Airlines is the primary carrier on IND–ORD, operating the route as a spoke from its ORD hub. United also operates some IND–ORD capacity. The route has historically been served by regional jets (CRJ, E175) given the short stage length.
IND–ORD is a feeder route for both United's and American's transatlantic and domestic network at O'Hare. Indianapolis has direct international service to a limited number of destinations, so ORD is the primary international gateway for most Central Indiana travelers. United's ORD hub has strong coverage of European, Asian, and Latin American destinations on single-ticket itineraries.
Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare
The IND–ORD sector is a short 290km spoke route connecting Indianapolis International to O'Hare, functioning primarily as a feeder to American's and United's ORD hub networks. Six carriers operate over 310 weekly departures on a 45-minute block time. Regional aircraft (Embraer, CRJ) are standard on this stage length. The route serves Indianapolis-based business travellers and passengers seeking international connectivity through O'Hare.
Indianapolis International Airport
IND is a mid-sized airport with a compact single-terminal design, making it one of the more efficient US airports for check-in to gate time. It has lower weather-delay frequency than Great Lakes peers. The airport sits 12km southwest of downtown Indianapolis with no direct rail connection. Ride-shares cost $20–30 to the city centre.