Private charter · MDW → IND
Chicago to Indianapolis
162 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Chicago to Indianapolis, door to door faster.
Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, 162 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 162 mi
- Flight
- 55 min
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Chicago
Airports in Chicago
MDW
Major airportChicago Midway International Airport
Chicago · KMDW
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,522 ft
ORD
Major airportChicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago · KORD
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,000 ft
PWK
Commercial airportChicago Executive Airport
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
GYY
Commercial airportGary/Chicago International Airport
Gary · KGYY
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,859 ft
KIGQ
Regional airportLansing Municipal Airport
Chicago
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,002 ft
K05C
Regional airportGriffith-Merrillville Airport
Griffith
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,900 ft
Arriving Indianapolis
Airports in Indianapolis
IND
Major airportIndianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis · KIND
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,200 ft
KEYE
Regional airportEagle Creek Airpark
Indianapolis
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
KHFY
Regional airportIndy South Greenwood Airport
Indianapolis
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,102 ft
KUMP
Regional airportIndianapolis Metropolitan Airport
Indianapolis
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,004 ft
KMQJ
Regional airportIndianapolis Regional Airport
Indianapolis
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
KTYQ
Regional airportIndianapolis Executive Airport
Indianapolis
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is Indiana’s capital and largest city, and its economy is broader than its reputation suggests. Eli Lilly and Elevance Health are headquartered here, life sciences and medical device companies cluster across the region, Salesforce has a major presence downtown, and FedEx runs one of its largest hubs at the airport. The city has also built an identity around sports and events: the NCAA is headquartered here, the Colts play at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Indianapolis 500, the largest single-day sporting event in the world.
- 01
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Home of the Indianapolis 500, the historic track offers grounds tours, a museum of race cars and a chance to kiss the Yard of Bricks at the start-finish line.
- 02
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The world’s largest children’s museum features dinosaurs, a Dale Chihuly glass sculpture and hands-on galleries on science, culture and history.
- 03
Newfields
This campus includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the original LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana, the Lilly House and gardens and an art and nature park.
- 04
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
An eight-mile urban bike and pedestrian path links downtown’s cultural districts, including Mass Ave, Fountain Square and White River State Park.
- 05
Monument Circle
At the city’s center, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument rises over a circle of historic buildings, with an observation deck and a Civil War museum below.
- 06
White River State Park
Downtown along the river, the park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and the NCAA Hall of Champions.
Questions
Chicago to Indianapolis flights
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 162 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Chicago to Indianapolis use?
You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE), or Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Chicago to Indianapolis cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Indianapolis?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Indianapolis back to Chicago are priced the same way.
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Indianapolis to Chicago
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