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$53+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Indianapolis (IND)

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ORD — IND
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
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One-way from

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Average price

$312

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/86:50 amORD - IND
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Wed 3/128:55 amIND - ORD
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:36 pmORD - IND
1 stop18h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/22:36 pmIND - ORD
1 stop17h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:53 amORD - IND
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/2411:44 amIND - ORD
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:47 pmSTL - IND
1 stop13h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/74:19 pmIND - STL
1 stop26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:47 pmSTL - IND
1 stop13h 11mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/76:59 pmIND - STL
2 stops23h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:55 amSTL - IND
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/117:48 pmIND - STL
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$237
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/34:31 pmMDW - IND
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/108:00 amIND - MDW
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/228:05 amORD - IND
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2610:44 amIND - ORD
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:05 amMDW - IND
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Mon 3/106:30 pmIND - MDW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:15 amORD - IND
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Thu 4/106:10 pmIND - ORD
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/20$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:20 amORD - IND
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amIND - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/229:20 amMDW - IND
1 stop3h 08mDelta
Sat 4/2610:21 amIND - MDW
1 stop3h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/18$256

Find flights from Illinois to Indianapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Indianapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:07 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Indianapolis

Wed 3/5

7:02 pm-7:44 am

1 stop13h 42m

$142

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

7:18 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 02m

Indianapolis

Sun 3/9

8:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$170

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

11:53 am-10:27 am

1 stop21h 34m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/24

11:44 am-11:39 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$188

St. LouisIndianapolis

STL - IND

STLIND

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

6:47 pm-8:58 am

1 stop13h 11m

Indianapolis

Mon 4/7

4:19 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$199

St. LouisIndianapolis

STL - IND

STLIND

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

6:47 pm-8:58 am

1 stop13h 11m

Indianapolis

Mon 4/7

6:59 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$222

St. LouisIndianapolis

STL - IND

STLIND

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/11

5:55 am-10:17 am

1 stop3h 22m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/11

7:48 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$237

ChicagoIndianapolis

MDW - IND

MDWIND

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/3

4:31 pm-10:30 am

1 stop16h 59m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/10

8:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$242

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

8:05 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Indianapolis

Sat 4/26

10:44 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$245

ChicagoIndianapolis

MDW - IND

MDWIND

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

6:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/10

6:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$247

ChicagoIndianapolis

ORD - IND

ORDIND

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/10

6:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$247

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Indianapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Indianapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Illinois to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Indianapolis as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Indianapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to IND are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Indianapolis. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Indianapolis, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from Illinois?

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Indianapolis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Indianapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Indianapolis are Spirit Airlines ($53), Frontier ($55), and Southwest ($124).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Indianapolis?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Indianapolis are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Indianapolis, Chicago Midway - Indianapolis and Lambert-St Louis - Indianapolis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Indianapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Indianapolis from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (100%), United Airlines (87%), ANA( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Indianapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $253 for a flight from Illinois to Indianapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $108 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Indianapolis) is currently priced at $141.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Illinois to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Indianapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Indianapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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