Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (MDW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 162 miles (261 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Nashville and Minneapolis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IND to MDW
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
IND to MDW with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
IND to MDW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IND to MDW?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (MDW).
How far is Indianapolis from Chicago by plane?
Indianapolis (IND) and Chicago (MDW) are 162 miles (261 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IND to MDW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IND to MDW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Indianapolis and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Nashville (BNA), Minneapolis (MSP), Kansas City (MCI) and Omaha (OMA). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.