Chicago to Indianapolis (ORD–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–IND is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, EK, LX, NZ | 110 | 319, 7M9, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h10-1h21 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, EK, LX, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, EI, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 84 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h08-1h21 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, EI, IB, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→IND | MDW→IND | GYY→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 521 | 27 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 0h 31m | 0h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 57% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
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.
ORD–IND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.