Cheap flights from Chicago to Indianapolis from $86 MDW, ORD, RFD → IND
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
The cheapest return found recently is $455 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Nov – 27 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $86 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $86, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $455, 22 Nov to 27 Nov
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $85 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 10 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$455
22 Nov – 27 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Leaves 7:49 a.m. · Return leaves 7:57 a.m. · 11 h 19 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$455 22 Nov – 27 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 22 days, 13 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $261 to $562.
22 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov – 27 Nov | $455 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $86 to $144.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$86
7 Dec · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Leaves 6:07 a.m. · 29 h 18 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$202
27 Jun 2027 · American Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 1 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$86 7 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
$85 16 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $71 to $227.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 16 Nov to 27 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $85 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $86 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Jun 2027 | $202 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $85.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Indianapolis
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Nov – 27 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 7 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Indianapolis?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 22 days of return prices, 13 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $95 | $71 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $95 | $71 | +0% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $99 | $86 | +4% | 12 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Nov – 27 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
The cheapest return found recently is $455 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Nov to 27 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $86 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $85 with American Airlines, 16 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $86 to $144.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Indianapolis?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $85, 16 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $202 with American Airlines, 27 Jun 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 27 Jun 2027, takes 1 h 10 min from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 7 Dec, takes 29 h 18 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Indianapolis?
Between 16 Nov and 27 Jun 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work