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

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WN4747
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3059
WN Southwest
737
9:55 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1498
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5022
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5091
WN Southwest
7M8
4:10 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1073
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN203
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2479
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3406
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
EDT
6:40 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5087
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5091
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5005
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3583
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN269
WN Southwest
737
5:50 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2480
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 162 mi 1h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 84 1-stop hubs

MDW–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 162 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 31 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h05-1h10 81%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to IND direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,364
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
MDW → IND
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
88%
Return
IND → MDW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric MDW→IND ORD→IND MKE→IND
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 3
Weekly flights 31 380 1
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 0h 45m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
162 mi / 261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.

MDW–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 32 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 162 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from MDW to IND. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, YIP, PTK, MKE, CMH, RST, CLE, JVL, DSM, PDK, YYZ, OMA, CHA, HPN, TEB, IAD, MKC, MDT, BED, ORF, CHS, VPS, BHM, BJC, PIE, ASE, PBI, RIL, OPF, APF, BDL, BZN, SCF, PGD, MYR, ABQ, PLS, VNY, SNA, BUR, SMF, LGB, STT, SJU, EWR, IAH, STL, DTW, JAX, ATL, BNA, MSP, BWI, DAL, AUS, DCA, PHL, MIA, SLC, MCI, HOU, RDU, TPA, DEN, LGA, BOS, MCO, SAV, CLT, FLL, RSW, DFW, SRQ, LAS, LAX, PHX, SAN, SFO, SEA, CUN, SUS, ECP, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from IND to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and MKG. 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 MDW to IND

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to IND ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Muskegon (MKG).