Travelling from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago one hour behind Indianapolis.
Each week, there are 119 Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, go for the 06:00 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:05 with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IND to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Chicago (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this popular airline.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IND to ORD flights, with 85.71% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between IND and ORD:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is R 1,260. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,466. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from IND to ORD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IND to ORD.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
IND's address is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
79.86% of flights taking off from Indianapolis International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Indianapolis to Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near IND? If you've booked an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Chicago in January.
Book your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without experiencing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
