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

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162 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1420
WN Southwest
7S7
12:58 AM
CDT
2:52 AM
EDT
0h 54m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3877
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 5m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3271
WN Southwest
737
10:20 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1316
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3190
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
EDT
1h 5m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2695
WN Southwest
7S7
9:20 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2133
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1015
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
EDT
6:35 AM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN645
WN Southwest
73H
2:20 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1107
WN Southwest
737
4:50 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2290
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN961
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

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Chicago to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 162 mi 1h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–IND 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 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 15 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 0h54-1h10 77%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 77% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,529
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.

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric MDW→IND ORD→IND GYY→IND
Distance from MDW 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 19 3
Weekly flights 15 435 1
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 34m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 77%
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 3m gate to gate.

MDW–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 162 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MDW to IND: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Kansas City and Nashville.
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, GYY and SBN. 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 and Delta Air Lines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to IND is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Kansas City and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).