United States · 162 miles (261 km)

Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND): 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 MDW to IND

MDW to IND 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
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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MDW to IND: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to IND?

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND).

How far is Chicago from Indianapolis by plane?

Chicago (MDW) and Indianapolis (IND) 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 MDW to IND cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to IND with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Indianapolis?

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.