Chicago to Indianapolis (ORD–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Indianapolis
9 carriers, 361 flights/week nonstop.
9 Airlines
361 Flights/wk
177 mi
1h 3m nonstop
+1h ahead
99 1-stop hubs
ORD–IND is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–IND service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 105 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h03-1h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 103 | 319, 320, 7M8, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h05-1h21 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 54 | 319, 320, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h03-1h21 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 36 | 319, CR7, E70 | 1h03-1h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 28 | 319, E70 | 1h06-1h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | CR5, E7W | 1h07-1h13 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | E70, E75 | 1h06-1h15 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
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, ORD to IND direction.
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Morning departures
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65
Nonstop flights
361
Outbound / wk
512
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
ORD → IND
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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44%
Arriving
34%
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IND → ORD
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → IND delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→IND | MDW→IND | MKE→IND |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 361 | 31 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 1h 5m | 0h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Indianapolis flights · Muskegon (MKG) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Indianapolis is 1 hour
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ORD: CDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
ORD: CDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 34m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Facts
ORD–IND Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 286 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)9
Weekly flights361 out / 512 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 34m. The route covers 177 miles.
9 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 361 nonstop flights per week from ORD to IND. The return direction has about 512 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, YIP, MKE, FYV, CMH, BKL, DSM, MKG, CAK, RST, CLE, COU, HSV, OMA, TEB, YYZ, BED, CAE, CHA, MKC, ORF, HPN, CHS, FSD, MDT, XNA, YUL, BHM, HVN, RIL, OPF, PBI, CLL, BDL, BIF, BZN, SCF, HOU, VNY, MYR, ABQ, ECP, PVR, LGB, SNA, PLS, STT, AUA, ROA, ANC, MDW, MSP, EWR, DCA, ATL, BNA, AUS, CLT, BWI, DTW, IAH, LUX, PHL, IAD, HHN, DFW, MCI, JAX, FLL, MCO, SAV, MIA, RSW, LGA, DAL, BOS, TPA, SRQ, STL, RDU, DEN, SLC, PHX, DUB, JFK, LAX, LAS, SFO, SAN, WAW, SEA, SMF, VPS, SJU, EYW, SUS, SJD, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from IND to ORD 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.
American Airlines operates from Terminal 3 at O'Hare. United operates from the B and C concourses in Terminal 1. Both are airside-connected post-security, but check-in areas are separate. Indianapolis itself is a single-terminal airport with Concourses A and B connected by a central security checkpoint.
Yes. O'Hare runs some of the highest ground delay program (GDP) frequencies in the US, particularly during summer convective weather. A flight to Indianapolis takes just over an hour, so a 45-minute GDP absorbs most of the trip. Morning departures clear the convective window and have the best on-time record on this route.
Indianapolis International is 12 miles southwest of downtown. Uber and Lyft run 24/7 from the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor. The IndyGo Blue Line BRT connects the airport to downtown, though service frequency is limited compared to the major city rail systems. Taxis to downtown run around $35.
Chicago O'Hare to Indianapolis: Midwest Short-Hop
ORD-IND is a sub-one-hour flight operated exclusively by American Airlines and United Airlines, with combined weekly frequencies around 86 departures. American runs regional jets out of Terminal 3; United operates from Terminal 1. The route connects O'Hare's massive connecting bank to a single-terminal airport that handles the entire Indianapolis metro. Flight time is roughly 62 minutes block-to-block, making it one of the shortest jet routes out of O'Hare. Indianapolis has no slot controls and a compact footprint, so turnarounds are quick.
Route Context and Connections
Indianapolis sits 177 miles southeast of Chicago. The drive on I-65 takes two to three hours depending on traffic, which makes the flight competitive for travelers skipping the downtown Chicago connection overhead. American Eagle CRJ-700s and United Express ERJs dominate the aircraft mix. Both carriers use this segment to feed their respective hubs: connecting passengers flow through O'Hare to the full continental and international network. Frequencies spread through the day from early morning until late evening, with no red-eye service in either direction.