Cheap Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Indianapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Indianapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Indianapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Indianapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Indianapolis flight facts
Distance
174 mi
280 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Indianapolis
IND · Indianapolis Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 98 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Chicago - Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne is 105 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Chicago - Champaign · Champaign is 108 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Chicago - Louisville · Louisville is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Chicago - Dayton · Dayton is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Madison - Indianapolis · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Indianapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - IND
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - IND
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - IND
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - IND
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - IND
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - IND
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Conrad Indianapolis
From 52,000 Pts or $188
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Indianapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Indianapolis.
Chicago and Indianapolis are about 174 miles (280 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 174-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Indianapolis: Indianapolis Intl (IND).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Indianapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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