Traveling from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes. The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, making it 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Flights from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport start at 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 21:40 option with United Airlines. In total, there are 119 weekly services from IND to ORD.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between IND and ORD:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
C$99 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Return flights start at C$198. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap flight tickets from IND to ORD by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from IND to ORD. You don't need to search every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Indianapolis International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Indianapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 2 minutes.
Have an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IND:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport to the center of Chicago is about 35 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IND to ORD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from IND to ORD, browse our range of hotel options including:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Chicago to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Chicago.
